While this did not reach statistical significance, likely due to the high variability inherent in BDNF measurement, the reduction hints at impaired synaptic plasticity which could compromise long-term maternal behavior.
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Prenatal diazepam exposure impairs maternal caregiving behaviors in rats: Roles of GABAARα1 downregulation, serotonin depletion, and corticosterone dysregulation.
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