Julia L. MacIssac

Epigenetic Advances Could Aid in Development of FASD Diagnostic Tool

2023-05-04T06:36:24-08:00

Challenge The study of epigenetics—how the environment influences gene expression—is a promising avenue when it comes to better understanding FASD. In the absence of the characteristic facial dysmorphology or confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure, it is very challenging to confirm an FASD diagnosis. Therefore, there is a considerable need to identify biomarkers of exposure that one [...]

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