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Alcoholism
Genetics can mediate vulnerability to alcohol's effects during pregnancy
May 7th, 2009
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to teratogenesis, the development of embryonic defects. The estimated incidence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), referring to a wide array of alcohol-exposure effects, is approximately one percent of live births in the US. Yet not all women who drink during pregnancy give birth to children with observable deficits. A mouse study has found that genetics may help to explain alcohol-related susceptibility and resistance. Results will be published in the July issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research and are currently available at Early View. "Alcohol-related deficits include pre and/or...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-07)
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