Scientists unravel how alcohol harms developing foetus

Posted by Ians on 20 Jan 2010 under News

Sydney, Jan 20 (IANS) The fact that alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm the developing foetus is long known. Research now explains the underlying mechanism behind the ill-effects of alcohol during pregnancy. Even moderate consumption of alcohol during pregnancy affects the activity of genes in the developing foetus, lasting until adulthood, a new study says. Suyinn [...]

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