Las empresas ponen deberes a las universidades andaluzas

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Las instituciones superiores ya no tienen el monopolio del conocimiento y toman nota de las reglas de ventas que rigen en mercado para captar fondos privados · Neuron BIO aconseja que sean más flexibles

El objetivo era que las universidades andaluzas tomaran nota y, finalmente, hubo mucho que anotar. El encuentro entre representantes de los consejos sociales de las nueve instituciones superiores de Andalucía y un nutrido grupo de empresarios, que se celebró ayer en el Complejo Administrativo Triunfo de la Universidad de Granada, sirvió para hacer un buen análisis de las debilidades de los departamentos de I+D+i de las universidades. Y la mejor radiografía la expuso el director general de Neuron BIO, Javier Velasco, que en apenas diez minutos lanzó media docena de recomendaciones a las universidades andaluzas para que mejoren su relación con las empresas y, por consiguiente, aumenten la financiación privada de sus proyectos. 

La primera es la FLEXIBILIDAD. «Es verdad que cada grupo de investigación tiene su propia línea de trabajo, pero los investigadores deben saber escuchar las necesidades y propuestas de los empresarios, de la sociedad al fin y al cabo», matizó Velasco. 

Recopilar INFORMACIÓN sobre el cliente. «Algunos investigadores llegan a las compañías presentando patentes sin saber a qué se dedica la empresa», dice. 

Mantener una CONFIDENCIALIDAD. «No es una buena forma de venta que los investigadores revelen lo que han vendido a otras empresas antes, pues probablemente destaparán nuestras investigaciones también», añade.

Cumplimiento de PLAZOS. «Si una empresa contrata un servicio, le preocupa mucho que se cumplan los plazos, ya sea de los informes, de entrega de resultados, etc. Esto es fundamental y puede dar al traste con la contratación», explica el empresario. 

PASO A PASO. «Muchos grupos de investigación quieren entrar en las empresas a lo grande, pero deben empezar a trabajar poco a poco. No es buena estrategia sacar la gran patente nada más empezar», continúa Velasco. 

Las OTRIs de avanzadilla. Las universidades deben definir de una vez por todas quiénes son sus intermediarios con las empresas. «Normalmente el primer contacto que mantienen las empresas es con los propios investigadores y luego aparecen las OTRIs. Pero esto no debe ser así», insiste el director de Neuron BIO. «Primero deben ir las OTRIs a las compañías y luego los investigadores». 

«Hay una regla de ventas que todos debemos tener en cuenta, incluido los investigadores y los gestores de las universidades», afirmó Velasco. El empresario dejó claro que las instituciones superiores ya no tienen el monopolio en la creación del conocimiento. «En las empresas se genera ya muy buen conocimiento y son grandes competidoras de las universidades», explicó. Un ejemplo: Repsol lanzó una convocatoria para generar energías renovables y Neuron BIO compitió con universidades andaluzas para responder a la oferta. «El resultado ha sido que Repsol contrata proyectos completos con Neuron BIO y ésta, a su vez, subcontrata a la Universidad». En este caso la empresa de base tecnológica es una intermediaria con la universidad. 

En cinco años Neuron BIO lleva más de 10 millones de euros invertidos en I+D, han firmado más de 30 contratos con universidades andaluzas y el CSIC y han logrado desarrollar siete familias de patentes. 

Otro exponente de empresas que colaboran con las instituciones superiores es Abbott, con sede en el PTS de Granada. Esta compañía ha llevado a cabo más de 50 contratos con grupos de investigación de la Universidad de Granada, un centenar de publicaciones conjuntas de alto impacto. 

El jefe de investigación estratégica de Abbott, Ricardo Rueda, defendió el papel de los parques tecnológicos: «son fundamentales para mantener el desarrollo» de negocio». El PTS de Granada ya cuenta con 70 compañías que generan «una ciencia que importa», es decir, una investigación que demanda y se transfiere a la sociedad.

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Consuming fish during pregnancy improves offspring’s cognitive development and prosocial conduct

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A Spanish study, conducted by the University of Granada, revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed a considerable amount of fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an increased prosocial behavior.

Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish? A study recently submitted to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed more fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an increased prosocial behavior.

This study was conducted within the framework of the NUTRIMENTHE project («Effect of diet on offspring’s cognitive development»), which received funding of 5.9 million Euros from the European 7th Framework Programme (7PM). This study was coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso.Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes. The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as «it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus and breastfed infants».

Effects of Fish Intake

The NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity. The researchers mainly focused on polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster that encodes the delta-5 and delta-6 desaturase enzymes involved in the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.

The researchers collected blood samples from 2 000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth, and analyzed concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6. Then, they determined the genotype of 18 polymorphisms in the FADS gene cluster. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of maternal fish intake -as a source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids- on fetal development, and to determine how the different genotypes affect long-chain fatty acid concentrations in the fetus.

Dr. Pauline Emmett (University of Bristol), Dr. Eva Lattka (Helmholtz Zentrum München, the German Research Center for Environmental Health) and their research teams have determined how FADS gene cluster polymorphisms affect long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations in women during pregnancy.

Maternal Genotypes

According to the researchers, fatty acid concentrations in umbilical cord blood depend on maternal and offspring genotypes. Accordingly, maternal genotypes are mainly related with omega-6 fatty acid precursors, and offspring genotypes are related with the more highly elongated fatty acids of the omega-6 series. The study also revealed that concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) of the Omega-3 series -main component of brain cell membranes- depend on maternal and offspring genotypes. Dr Lattka states that «the fetal contribution of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-6 series is more relevant than expected; fetal DHA concentrations depend on maternal and fetal metabolism», and concludes that «the amount of DHA transmitted to the fetus through the placenta might be crucial for fetal development».

In a previous study, this research team proved that fish intake during pregnancy is correlated with the IQ in 8-year old children. But, what causes that effect? The study revealed that fish intake is correlated with maternal blood DHA concentrations. However, it has not been clarified whether maternal DHA concentrations are directly correlated with the offspring’s IQ. The NUTRIMENTHE project –which is expected to conclude in 2013- is aimed at elucidating this question.

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Consuming fish during pregnancy improves offspring’s cognitive development and prosocial conduct

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Blood samples were collected from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth

Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish?

Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish? A study recently submitted to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed more fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an increased prosocial behavior.

This study was conducted within the framework of the NUTRIMENTHE project («Effect of diet on offspring’s cognitive development»), which received funding of 5.9 million Euros from the European 7th Framework Programme (7PM). This study was coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso.Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes. The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as «it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus and breastfed infants».

Effects of Fish Intake

The NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity. The researchers mainly focused on polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster that encodes the delta-5 and delta-6 desaturase enzymes involved in the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.

The researchers collected blood samples from 2 000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth, and analyzed concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6. Then, they determined the genotype of 18 polymorphisms in the FADS gene cluster. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of maternal fish intake -as a source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids- on fetal development, and to determine how the different genotypes affect long-chain fatty acid concentrations in the fetus.

Dr. Pauline Emmett (University of Bristol), Dr. Eva Lattka (Helmholtz Zentrum München, the German Research Center for Environmental Health) and their research teams have determined how FADS gene cluster polymorphisms affect long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations in women during pregnancy.

 

Maternal Genotypes

 

 

According to the researchers, fatty acid concentrations in umbilical cord blood depend on maternal and offspring genotypes. Accordingly, maternal genotypes are mainly related with omega-6 fatty acid precursors, and offspring genotypes are related with the more highly elongated fatty acids of the omega-6 series. The study also revealed that concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) of the Omega-3 series -main component of brain cell membranes- depend on maternal and offspring genotypes. Dr Lattka states that «the fetal contribution of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-6 series is more relevant than expected; fetal DHA concentrations depend on maternal and fetal metabolism», and concludes that «the amount of DHA transmitted to the fetus through the placenta might be crucial for fetal development».

In a previous study, this research team proved that fish intake during pregnancy is correlated with the IQ in 8-year old children. But, what causes that effect? The study revealed that fish intake is correlated with maternal blood DHA concentrations. However, it has not been clarified whether maternal DHA concentrations are directly correlated with the offspring’s IQ. The NUTRIMENTHE project –which is expected to conclude in 2013- is aimed at elucidating this question.

Source: University of Granada

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Prenatal fish consumption leads to smarter and more social children

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Many Utah moms-to-be go to great lengths to produce smarter children. They play music to their unborn child, read to them and eat a proscribed diet, all in support of superior cognitive development.

 

Recent research from the University of Granada supports the latter as effective in producing smarter, more social offspring.

As part of the NUTRIMENTHE project – a European study focused on the role diet plays in the mental performance of children – researchers collected blood samples from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord at birth. The blood was analyzed for concentrations of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

What researchers found was that moms-to-be who consumed a considerable amount of fish during pregnancy had children who scored higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and demonstrated an increase in pro-social behavior.

Research is growing in support of the essential role omega-3 fatty acids play in both the development of a healthy baby and the health of the mother. Previous research has linked high fish consumption to better IQ scores in eight-year old children, improved visual development and a decreased risk of pregnancy complications.

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Two of the most beneficial omega-3 fatty acid are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Research suggests that EPA contributes to the health of the heart, combats depression and possibly modulates the immune system. DHA is essential to the development of the central nervous system and also plays a role in heart health and a proper inflammatory response.

Your growing and developing baby needs both DHA and EPA to develop properly. So much so, that the fetus will deplete your stores of omega-3s to ensure he or she has enough to properly develop.

The research findings add to the growing body of evidence that sufficient quantities of omega-3 fatty acids is necessary to promote the healthy development of your baby.

The above information was obtained from an article released by the University of Granada, January 31, 2012.

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Eating Fish During Pregnancy Improves Baby’s Cognitive Development And Prosocial Conduct

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Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish? A study recently submitted to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed more fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an increased prosocial behavior.

This study was conducted within the framework of the NUTRIMENTHE project (“Effect of diet on offspring’s cognitive development”), which received funding of 5.9 million Euros from the European 7th Framework Programme (7PM). This study was coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso.Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes. The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as “it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus and breastfed infants”.

Effects Of Fish Intake

The NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity. The researchers mainly focused on polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster that encodes the delta-5 and delta-6 desaturase enzymes involved in the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.

The researchers collected blood samples from 2 000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth, and analyzed concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6. Then, they determined the genotype of 18 polymorphisms in the FADS gene cluster. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of maternal fish intake -as a source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids- on fetal development, and to determine how the different genotypes affect long-chain fatty acid concentrations in the fetus.

Dr. Pauline Emmett (University of Bristol), Dr. Eva Lattka (Helmholtz Zentrum München, the German Research Center for Environmental Health) and their research teams have determined how FADS gene cluster polymorphisms affect long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations in women during pregnancy.

Maternal Genotypes

According to the researchers, fatty acid concentrations in umbilical cord blood depend on maternal and offspring genotypes. Accordingly, maternal genotypes are mainly related with omega-6 fatty acid precursors, and offspring genotypes are related with the more highly elongated fatty acids of the omega-6 series. The study also revealed that concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) of the Omega-3 series -main component of brain cell membranes- depend on maternal and offspring genotypes. Dr Lattka states that “the fetal contribution of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-6 series is more relevant than expected; fetal DHA concentrations depend on maternal and fetal metabolism”, and concludes that “the amount of DHA transmitted to the fetus through the placenta might be crucial for fetal development”.

In a previous study, this research team proved that fish intake during pregnancy is correlated with the IQ in 8-year old children. But, what causes that effect? The study revealed that fish intake is correlated with maternal blood DHA concentrations. However, it has not been clarified whether maternal DHA concentrations are directly correlated with the offspring’s IQ. The NUTRIMENTHE project –which is expected to conclude in 2013- is aimed at elucidating this question.

Last October, the researchers involved in the NUTRIMENTHE project –coordinated by the University of Granada- organized an International Symposium on “Nutrition and Cognitive Function” during the European Nutrition Conference held in Madrid. Researchers from Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, UK, USA and Spain (Rovira i Virgili and Granada) –involved in the NUTRIMENTHE consortium- participated in this event.

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Fish diet in pregnancy bolsters progeny’s intelligence

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London: Babies born to women who ate more fish during pregnancy scored higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests and also fared better socially.

The study, which presented these findings, was conducted under the auspices of the NUTRIMENTHE project (Effect of diet on offspring’s cognitive development), coordinated by Cristina Campoy Folgoso, paediatrics professor at the University of Granada in Spain. 

Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports. 

The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as «it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus and breastfed infants», said Folgoso, according to a Granada statement. 

NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity. 

The findings are based on an analytical study of blood samples from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth and concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.
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Fish diet in pregnancy bolsters progeny’s intelligence

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Babies born to women who ate more fish during pregnancy scored higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests and also fared better socially.

The study, which presented these findings, was conducted under the auspices of the NUTRIMENTHE project (Effect of diet on offspring’s cognitive development), coordinated by Cristina Campoy Folgoso, paediatrics professor at the University of Granada in Spain. 

Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports. 

The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as «it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus and breastfed infants», said Folgoso, according to a Granada statement. 

NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity. 

The findings are based on an analytical study of blood samples from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth and concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.
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Eat fish for intelligent baby

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abies born to women who ate more fish during pregnancy scored higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests and also fared better socially.

 

The study, which presented these findings, was conducted under the auspices of the NUTRIMENTHE project (Effect of diet on offspring’s cognitive development), coordinated by Cristina Campoy Folgoso, paediatrics professor at the University of Granada in Spain.

Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports.

The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as «it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus and breastfed infants», said Folgoso, according to a Granada statement.

NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity.

The findings are based on an analytical study of blood samples from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth and concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.

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Fish-eating mums have brighter babies

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Mothers who eat considerably more fish during pregnancy can increase the intelligence of their newborn babies, according to a new study.

In the study, scientists collected blood samples from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks. They also collected blood samples from the umbilical cord of their infants at birth.

The researchers then analysed the samples for concentrations of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in fish.

The research revealed that the infants scored higher in verbal intelligence and motor skills tests if their mothers consumed more fish throughout their pregnancy. These infants also displayed increased pro-social behaviour.

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of maternal fish intake – as a source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – on fetal development. It was conducted as part NUTRIMENTHE project – a European study focused on the importance of diet in the mental development of children.

The most important omega-3 fatty acids are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). EPA is said to combat heart disease and depression, while DHA is vital for the development of the central nervous system.

Fish oil is the primary source of DHA, which is the main component of brain cell membranes. A developing baby in the womb needs both DHA and EPA to develop properly.

This study – published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition – was co-ordinated by Professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso at the University of Granada.

A previous study by researchers at the university linked high fish intake of pregnant mothers to higher IQ scores in their eight-year old children.

Higher fish consumption by pregnant mothers was also linked to better visual development of their babies and a lower risk of complications in pregnancy.

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Fish diet in pregnancy good for baby’s intelligence

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Babies born to women who ate more fish during pregnancy scored higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests and also fared better socially. The study, which presented these findings, was conducted under the auspices of the NUTRIMENTHE project (Effect of diet on offspring’s 

cognitive development), coordinated by Cristina Campoy Folgoso, paediatrics professor at the University of Granada in Spain.
Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports.

The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as «it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus and breastfed infants», said Folgoso, according to a Granada statement.

NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity.

The findings are based on an analytical study of blood samples from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth and concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.

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Fish intake can help pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence

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Blood samples were collected from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth

Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish?

Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish? A study recently submitted to theAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition and coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed more fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an increased prosocial behavior.

This study was conducted within the framework of the NUTRIMENTHE project («Effect of diet on offspring’s cognitive development»), which received funding of 5.9 million Euros from the European 7th Framework Programme (7PM). This study was coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso.Fish oil is the primary source of long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main component of brain cell membranes. The European Commission has confirmed and supports the healthy effects of DHA as «it contributes to the normal development of the brain and eye of the fetus andbreastfed infants».

Effects of Fish Intake

The NUTRIMENTHE project is focused on the effects that genetic variants and maternal fish intake have on the offspring’s intellectual capacity. The researchers mainly focused on polymorphisms in the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster that encodes the delta-5 and delta-6 desaturase enzymes involved in the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6.

The researchers collected blood samples from 2 000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth, and analyzed concentrations of long-chain fatty acids of the series omega-3 and omega-6. Then, they determined the genotype of 18 polymorphisms in the FADS gene cluster. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of maternal fish intake -as a source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids- on fetal development, and to determine how the different genotypes affect long-chain fatty acid concentrations in the fetus.

Dr. Pauline Emmett (University of Bristol), Dr. Eva Lattka (Helmholtz Zentrum M-nchen, the German Research Center for Environmental Health) and their research teams have determined how FADS gene cluster polymorphisms affect long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations in women during pregnancy.

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