University of Helsinki: Alcohol Alters Gene Function in the Differentiating Cells of the Embryo
June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025
HELSINKI, Finland, June 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release:
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Alcohol Alters Gene Function in the Differentiating Cells of the Embryo
Exposure to alcohol during the first weeks of embryonic development changes gene activity and cellular metabolism. In laboratory cultures, it was found that the first cells of the nervous system are the most sensitive to alcohol. This supports the recommendation to abstain from alc . . .
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Alcohol Alters Gene Function in the Differentiating Cells of the Embryo
Exposure to alcohol during the first weeks of embryonic development changes gene activity and cellular metabolism. In laboratory cultures, it was found that the first cells of the nervous system are the most sensitive to alcohol. This supports the recommendation to abstain from alc . . .