If you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol, a mutated gene could be the culprit. An at-home DNA test could detect ...

Adobe Stock “A simple mouth swab is all we need to find out whether ... The ADH1B and ADH1C genes help break down ethanol (alcohol) into the chemical acetaldehyde, he said.

Experiencing nausea, facial flushing, or a racing heart after drinking alcohol could be due to a gene mutation. An at-home ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory that alcohol consumption is a leading preventable cause of cancer ...

“A simple mouth swab is all we need to find out whether you have inherited DNA changes that ... The ADH1B and ADH1C genes help break down ethanol (alcohol) into the chemical acetaldehyde, he said. The ...

The new Know Alcohol calculator was developed by researchers at UVic’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR). 1:58 Dry January catching on The tool allows people to calculate ...

How to perform it: One has to swab the cheek and mail the sample ... ADH catalyses the oxidation of beverage alcohol (ethanol) into acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde then is further metabolized by ...

Feel like you "can’t handle your alcohol" — or do you experience nausea, facial flushing or a racing heart after enjoying even small amounts of your favorite cocktail? These could be signs that you ...