How Immune Response in Pregnancy May Lead to Brain Disfunction in Offspring

Submitted by Anonymous on October 14, 2010 - 08:48
Source: 
Science Daily
Link: 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101012141924.htm
Date Published: 
October 14, 2010
Abstract: 

A pregnant woman's immune response to viral infections may induce subtle neurological changes in the unborn child that can lead to an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders including schizophrenia and autism.