Scientists Discover Molecular Culprits Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

May 7, 2020 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

Findings help explain why some people go from moderate alcohol users to dependent on alcohol.

LMO4 (Red) and kappa opioid receptor (green) mRNA are expressed in the same cells in the basolateral amygdala.The blue dye stains the nucleus of the cells.

LMO4 (Red) and kappa opioid receptor (green) mRNA are expressed in the same cells in the basolateral amygdala.The blue dye stains the nucleus of the cells. Image by Matthew B. Pomrenze.


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