Genetic variation and alcohol intake during pregnancy
The project aims to find reasons for alcohol consumption during pregnancy by using molecular genetic methods.
About the project
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Project period: 30.06.2019 - 31.12.2026 (Active)
- Coordinating Institution: Norwegian Institute of Public Health
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Project Manager:
- Per Minor Magnus, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
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Project Participants:
- Jørg Gustav Mørland, Health Data and Digitalisation, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
- Ronny Myhre, Genetics and Bioinformatics, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Summary
The project aims to find reasons for alcohol consumption during pregnancy by using molecular genetic methods
Abstract
The project aims to find reasons for alcohol consumption during pregnancy by using molecular genetic methods. We believe that underlying genetic predispositions may be contributing, and that they are particularly prominent in this situation. In addition, personality and socio-economic situation may be contributing factors. If we find specific genes and biological mechanisms for alcohol intake during pregnancy, it may be important to understand other forms of alcohol use as well, including addictive states.
Data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Study (MoBa) will be used, based on the genotyped samples in MoBa Genetics at any given time, and the set of variables from the questionnaires that can shed light on the study.