Specific genetic cause of fetal alcohol-related developmental disorders found

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 10:07 in Psychology & Sociology

Alcohol consumption by pregnant women hinders brain development in their children by interfering with the genetic processes that control thyroid hormone levels in the fetal brain, a new animal study found.

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