Our summary of the current status and number of clinically relevant human genetic biomarkers associated with alcoholism — targeting disturbed brain networks along with their position on high resolution chromosome ideograms will enhance the development of genetic testing options including DNA or gene testing panels for alcoholism and encourage genetic counseling of family members with a high density of alcoholism in biological relatives. The number of genes identified may vary in future studies based upon size and selected subject characteristics, tissue type and genetic technique used. The authors encourage the use of this current collection of genetic biomarkers from brain in alcoholism in their evaluation of patients and families to improve diagnosis and genetic counseling of selected patients, at-risk individuals and their families.
