Chronic exposure to oestrogen impairs some cognitive functions
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 14:35
in Psychology & Sociology
University of Illinois researchers report this week that chronic exposure to estradiol, the main oestrogen in the body, diminishes some cognitive functions. Rats exposed to a steady dose of estradiol were impaired on tasks involving working memory and response inhibition, the researchers found...
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