Although public health campaigns advise pregnant women to abstain from ethanol, drinking
during pregnancy is pervasive. Here, we highlight recent studies that have clearly …

Neurotransmitter systems have been long recognized as important targets of the
developmental actions of alcohol (ie, ethanol). Short-and long-term effects of ethanol on …

Reduced mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, via activation of adenylate kinase and the
resulting exponential rise in the cellular AMP/ATP ratio, appears to be a critical factor …

Abstract The caudal serotonergic (5-HT) system is a critical component of a medullary
“homeostatic network” that regulates protective responses to metabolic stressors such as …

Accumulating evidence has revealed high rates of sleep disruption among children with fetal
alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Multiple animal and clinical studies have found a clear …

Introduction: Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) exhibit behavioral and
affective dysregulation, including hyperactivity and depression. The mechanisms are not …

An important factor that may influence addiction liability is exposure during the early life
period. Exposure to ethanol, early in life, can have long-lasting implications on brain function …

The mechanisms underlying the therapeutic function of caffeine on apneas in preterm
neonates are not well determined. To better understand these effects, we exposed rat pups …

Abstract Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) adversely affects the lives of millions of people, but still
lacks effective treatment options. Recent advancements in psychedelic research suggest …

The glutamatergic system plays a central role in both the acute and chronic effects of
ethanol. Among all the glutamate receptors the ionotropic NMDA receptors are crucial …