Publications by authors named "Veronika B Micov"
Front Neurosci
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the effects of prenatal ethanol exposure on anxiety and behavioral responses in adult rats, highlighting cognitive deficits associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
- Pregnant rats were given daily doses of ethanol during a critical developmental window, and their offspring were tested in an open field (OF) model to assess anxiety and exploration under varying light conditions.
- The findings revealed that while overall movement was unaffected, female rats exposed to ethanol displayed increased anxiety-like behaviors in brightly lit areas, while males showed similar effects only under stress, indicating long-lasting behavioral consequences of prenatal ethanol exposure.
