A shared genetic regulator of metabolism and addiction-related behavior in mice and humans
Jason A. Bubier, Michael C. Saul, Heidi S. Fisher, Price E. Dickson, Sarah Adams Schoenrock, Robyn L. Ball, Anne Czechanski, Whitney Martin, Udita Datta, Leona H. Gagnon, Hao He, Jordyn J. VanPortfliet, Tyler Roy, Troy D. Wilcox, Laura G. Reinholdt, , Elissa J. Chesler
This study identifies a shared genetic regulator linking metabolism and addiction-related behavior in mice and humans through a common enhancer regulating Eed/Me3 and EED/ME3.
bioRxiv · Jan 2, 2026 · PreprintGenetics