Researchers Block Damage To Fetal Brain Following Maternal Alcohol Consumption - Sheep Study Holds Promise For Humans, But More Research Needed

In a study on fetal alcohol syndrome, researchers were able to prevent the damage that alcohol causes to cells in a key area of the fetal brain by blocking acid sensitive potassium channels and preventing the acidic environment that alcohol produces. The cerebellum, the portion of the brain that is responsible for balance and muscle coordination, is particularly vulnerable to injury from alcohol during development.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on August 11th, 2008