According to a recent study published in the journal "Nature" by Pennsylvania State University, more than 2,300 genes in the human body are linked to alcohol consumption and smoking.
We have now identified more than 1,900 additional genes in the human body that are associated with alcohol and tobacco use," said Professor Liu Dajiang, Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences and Vice President of Research. "One-fifth of the samples we analyzed were from non-European ancestry, which increases the relevance of our findings across different populations.
In previous research, around 400 genes were discovered. Professor Liu stated in a declaration that "it is promising to see that the same genes may be linked to addictive behaviors in different ancestors. Having more robust and diverse data will help us develop predictive risk tools that can be applied to all populations.
According to Professor Liu, within the next two to three years, the use of these genetic risk factors will be improved and become a routine care for individuals who have been identified as having an increased risk for drinking and smoking.
The project utilizes a large amount of data to identify common genetic risk factors among different populations," said interim dean of the medical school, Kevin Black. "Developing screening tools for terminal illnesses based on these findings is an innovative approach that will set our institution at the forefront of utilizing health informatics to make contributions towards protecting and treating the health of our community.
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