Genetic variation in the alpha synuclein gene (SNCA) is associated with BOLD response to alcohol cues

Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

Volumn 74, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 233-244

  Wilcox, Claire E ^a   Claus, Eric D ^b   Blaine, Sara K ^b,c   Morgan, Marilee ^b   Hutchison, Kent E ^b,c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO   (United States)

^b MIND RESEARCH NETWORK   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

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EID: 84873896391     PISSN: 19371888     EISSN: 19384114     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2013.74.233     Document Type: Article

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