Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

This syndrome is caused by exposure to alcohol during prenatal development. It involves poor growth of the brain and body, certain physical features, and disorders ranging from behavior problems or learning disabilities to mental retardation. Visit these Fetal Alcohol Syndrome links to learn more:

Family: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Introductory Article - Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) describes a set of features seen in some individuals whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects range from mild to severe and include mental retardation, abnormal development, and a characteristic pattern of craniofacial (head and face) defects.

Physician: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Advanced Article - There is a wide range of severity in FAS/FAE; some individuals will have only one or two features, while others may show many severe symptoms. Exposure to alcohol before birth has important effects in three main areas: intelligence and behavior, growth and development, and physical features.

Scientist: Zebrafish as a Model for Craniofacial Malformations Associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - There are a number of features of zebrafish embryogenesis which make them an attractive system in which to study the molecular mechanism underlying the malformations seen in children in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Last Updated: 7/9/02

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