The results of this study indicate that even exposure to low levels of alcohol during pregnancy can initiate a cascade of atypical development that results in distinct imbalances of excitation and inhibition during postnatal development and in the adult. This imbalance can be detrimental because the excitation and inhibition signals are critical for the maturation of brain circuits that control important functions.
Authors
- Date uploaded to Policy Archive
- 2009-10-01
- Pages
- 2
- Policy Archive ID
- 20622
