Neurodevelopment
How alcohol exposure can cause brain damage in offspring
How alcohol exposure can cause brain damage in offspring Alcohol exposure during pregnancy or around birth can significantly impair brain development, particularly in regions that govern decision-making. The study identified a specific type of brain cell called cholinergic interneurons (CINs) as being directly linked to problems with flexible thinking and impulse control in offspring exposed […]
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How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain
How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain New research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior. Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, researchers […]
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