8 nov. 2017

The ‘drunken monkey’ argument: are we predisposed to alcohol addiction?


Biologists have found a genetic mutation that may explain why humans like a damaging habit. Too much alcohol is bad for you: we all know this. But even in moderation, it can cause health problems. It can change mood and behavior, cause liver and heart damage, contribute to various types of cancer, and weaken the immune system.

-Massive