Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Reversing fetal alcohol damage after birth

(Northwestern University) Two commonly used drugs erased the learning and memory deficits caused by fetal alcohol exposure when the drugs were given after birth, thus potentially identifying a treatment for the disorder, reports a new study. The scientists also newly identified a key molecular mechanism by which alcohol neurologically and developmentally harms the developing fetus.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2vd1P1B

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