In a wild experiment, monkeys turned from booze enthusiasts to water sippers thanks to gene therapy. Scientists injected a protein called GDNF into their brains, and suddenly, the party was over.

With 29.5 million people battling alcohol use disorder in the US alone, this monkey business offers a glimmer of hope for a permanent solution. While human trials loom, the hangover-free future is on the horizon!

Scientists believe they have found a cure for alcoholism