[Science] A gene linked to alcohol habits may influence who you choose to marry – AI

Alcohol-linked genes may influence your choice of partnerE /Getty By Gemma ConroyShould you go on that second date? A gene that influences how much alcohol we drink may also shape our decisions when choosing a partner. It’s no secret that many couples have similar patterns when it comes to alcohol use, but pinning down the underlying reason has been tricky. One explanation could be that a couple’s drinking habits become more alike over time. Laurence Howe at the University of Bristol says previous studies on the link between alcohol use and partner choice have relied mostly …