Cannabis Exposure Affects Fetal Brain Development
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•Prenatal exposure to CBD and THC is linked to concerning brain changes
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Pregnant rats were administered daily doses of THC , CBD, or a combination of both from the 7th day of gestation until birth.
After birth, the researchers tracked the development of the offspring, focusing on body and brain weights at different stages.
In the prefrontal cortex, both male and female offspring exposed to CBD showed reduced firing frequency and bursting activity of pyramidal neurons.
CBD did not mitigate THC ’s effects in their study.
Instead, the combination of THC and CBD led to more pronounced consequences.
The findings challenge the conception of cannabis as a safe option during pregnancy.
Future studies could also investigate other brain regions and systems affected by prenatal cannabinoid exposure.
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