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·May 13, 2020

Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome detected in womb

Exposure to alcohol in early fetal development hinders the development of brain areas associated with motor control, and the deficits can be detected in-utero via MRI neuroimaging. Read More

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·March 30, 2020

Alcohol consumption by fathers before conception could impact brain development

Male alcohol consumption before conception was linked to significant deficits in their offspring's brain development, specifically within the neocortex. For mothers-to-be who drink alcohol, the negative outcomes of prenatal alcohol exposure on fetal brain development can be reduced with choline supplementation. Read More

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·March 18, 2020

Scorpion venom shows promise for treating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Tamapin, an investigational drug derived from Indian red scorpion venom, reverses motor deficits in pre-clinical models of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Read More

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·April 26, 2019

No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy

Teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb are more likely to have disruptions in neural connections through the corpus callosum, which can lead to cognitive impairment and a range of neurological, and psychological disorders. Researchers recommend pregnant women completely abstain from drinking alcohol. Read More

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·November 14, 2017

Ibruprofen May Block Damage From Fetal Alcohol Exposure

According to researchers, ibruprofen can reduce neuroinflammation and improve cognitive function in mouse models of FASD. Read More

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·October 4, 2017

Study Pokes Holes in Fetal Alcohol Hypothesis

A new study challenges conventional beliefs about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Researchers discovered no differences in microglia activity in the brains of health mice and those exposed to alcohol during early development. The study brings into question the whether the brain's immune system cells are to blame for the neurological damage that occurs as a result of fetal alcohol exposure. Read More

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·July 18, 2017

Reversing Fetal Alcohol Damage After Birth

Researchers from Northwestern University reveal that, with the aid of two drugs, it may be possible to repair neurological damage caused as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. The study reports both drugs help normalize genes that control DNA methyl transferase1 expression, an enzyme critical for brain development. Read More

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·May 15, 2016

Father’s Age and Lifestyle Associated With Birth Defects, Review Reports

A new review reports on associations between birth defects in offspring and its father's age, alcohol use and other environmental factors. Read More

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·July 31, 2013

FASD Impacts Brain Development Throughout Childhood and Adolescence, Not Just at Birth

A new study shows neurodevelopment is delayed throughout childhood and adolescence for those born with FASD. Read More

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·February 20, 2013

Signaling Pathway Linked to Fetal Alcohol Risk

Research have identified a signaling pathway that might determine genetic susceptibility for the development of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Read More