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Excessive alcohol consumption is a major public health issue which spans demographics and locations. It turns out, it also crosses into other species, with at least some non-human animals intentionally consuming and sometimes overconsuming fermented fruit as a way to catch a buzz.
A hormone produced by the liver called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) suppresses alcohol consumption in primates, finds a study published February 1 in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Alcoholic monkeys cured of booze addiction in new study that could work for humans dailystar.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailystar.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.