The study, conducted by researchers from various institutions, including the Oregon National Primate Research Center and Oregon Health and Science University, aimed to explore the effects of cannabis exposure in utero. The researchers studied pregnant rhesus macaques, with half of the animals receiving a daily edible of THC (the active ingredient in cannabis), while the other half received a placebo. The study found that THC exposure altered fetal and placental methylation, causing significant changes involving genes associated with neurobehavioral disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
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