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Ethanol-;the compound found in alcoholic beverages-;interferes with the normal functioning of a long list of biological molecules, but how each of these interactions contributes to the behavioral effects of alcohol is not fully understood.
<p><em>By investigating a molecule in the brain tied to cellular communication, scientists uncover important information about the proteins that do—and do not—influence alcohol drinking behavior. </em></p>
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The anxiety that occurs during withdrawal from excessive alcohol use, and contributes to relapse, may be driven in part by the release of an immune protein in the brain, according to a new study from scientists at Scripps Research.