Abnormal brain development in fetuses of obese women

Monday, February 11, 2013 - 11:01 in Psychology & Sociology

Researchers have found that fetuses of obese women had differences in gene expression as early as the second trimester, compared to fetuses of women who were a healthy weight.. Of particular note were patterns of gene expression suggestive of abnormal brain development in fetuses of obese women.

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