The omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid is required for normal alcohol response behaviors in C. elegans.

Alcohol addiction is a widespread societal problem, for which there are few treatments. There are significant genetic and environmental influences on abuse liability, and understanding these factors will be important for the identification of susceptible individuals and the development of effective...

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Main Authors: Richard C Raabe, Laura D Mathies, Andrew G Davies, Jill C Bettinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4146551?pdf=render