The Impact of Maternal Alcohol Consumption Patterns on Behavioral Outcomes in Offspring

Authors

Abbey Rose Myrick, University of New Mexico, Department of Neurosciences
Diane Jimenez, University of New Mexico, Department of Neurosciences
Belkis Jaquez, University of New Mexico, Department of Neurosciences
C Fernando Valenzuela, University of New Mexico, Department of Neurosciences
David N. Linsenbardt, University of New Mexico, Department of Neurosciences

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-22-2024

Abstract

Alcohol is a known teratogen, a substance capable of changing the neurodevelopmental outcomes of a fetus. We demonstrate an interaction between the rate, timing, and quantity of maternal alcohol consumption on the behavior of offspring in mice. Specifically, we found a correlation between these maternal drinking patterns and sex-specific changes in motor function and body weight gain. This study provides a precise tracking and analysis method for rodent maternal drinking characteristics and fetal neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Recommended Citation

Myrick, Abbey Rose; Diane Jimenez; Belkis Jaquez; C Fernando Valenzuela; and David N. Linsenbardt. "The Impact of Maternal Alcohol Consumption Patterns on Behavioral Outcomes in Offspring." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc-bbhrd/199