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RESULTS: The rats' blood alcohol concentration was about .08 percent (the legal driving limit in most U.S. states). The researchers considered this moderate. This level of intoxication did not impair their motor skills or their short-term learning.

Daily alcohol exposure, however, did impact the ability of the hippocampus to produce and retain new cells, reducing new brain cell production by nearly 40 percent

CONCLUSION: A moderate level of regular drinking, for even two weeks, conclude the researchers, "can have profound effects on the structural plasticity in the adult brain."

IMPLICATIONS: A blood alcohol content of .08 percent, which most wouldn't consider a binge, still affects the structure of our brain. The authors warn that while consistent moderate drinking may not be problematic in the moment, its detrimental effects can add up over time -- and can impact our ability to learn new things.

-The Atlantic

Details of the experiment in the article: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/10/study-even-moderate-drinking-impairs-brain-cell-formation/264129/

From the journal Neuroscience: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306452212008457

 

[Ramblin]

That explains it.

 

[Steelrain]

No wonder I suck at math.

 

[Guevara]

I know plenty of stuff already

 

[Curtisaur]

New study: living life causes death.

Fuck off and enjoy it.

 

[Dynamite Shikoku]

I've got enough already

 

[SniperHunter]

good thing I don't drink.

 

[Dark Stalkers]

but gaf told me everything was fine in moderation

 

[arab]

YOU CAN PRY MY FOURLOKO FROM MY COLD, DEAD FINGERS

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

So just get hammered everyday, since its all the same.

 

[railGUN]

Well duh, I don't fucking drink to remember.

 

[Dennis]

From the journal Neuroscience: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306452212008457

Impact Factor: 3.380

Nope, not gonna care.

*takes another sip from the wine glass*

 

[WanderingWind]

this study is based on "science." I dont belief that this is true. I drink alcohol every day and i have no downturn in metal capacity.

 

[Volimar]

Haha you bunch of stupids!

 

[Dark Stalkers]

I'm gonna do nothing except drink and eat red meat until I die.

 

[KingFire]

Muslims would be smartest people...

 

[Aguirre]

what load a of shit

 

[Prologue]

odd that this is being released now. Alcohol didn't just come into existence yesterday. Any other studies that show the same results?

 

[Stumpokapow]

 

[Wafflecakes]

but gaf told me everything was fine in moderation

lol

This thread is hilarious.....though as a non drinker makes me feel better lol.

 

[Shining Sunshine]

We can easily fix this with nanomachines.

 

[vincent vega]

are they talking about getting drunk here? or is this even the case with a single beer

 

[CountAntonius]

Now I need a drink.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

this study is based on "science." I dont belief that this is true. I drink alcohol every day and i have no downturn in metal capacity.

You're a Bills fan.

 

[Steelrain]

You're a Bills fan.

Boom

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

Ahh hell naw

 

[Randdalf]

Good thing I made the decision not to drink then.

 

[WanderingWind]

You're a Bills fan.

Figures your feeble reptilian brain wouldn't get the joke. Go play with your gender neutral Brady figurines, gator.

 

[Stumpokapow]

are they talking about getting drunk here? or is this even the case with a single beer

Rats were given access to an unlimited food supply spiked with 4% ethanol alcohol. They observed less brain cell production in adult rats, caused by the alcohol. When measured, they observed an average blood alcohol level of 0.08.

They concede that their measurements understate the amount of alcohol the rats consumed (they didn't measure the blood alcohol immediately after feeding). They concede that the actual brain cell production they're talking about is not easily linkable to cognitive impairment. They concede that this is a measure of "binge" style drinking rather than continuous moderate drinking. They do not understand why the effect they are measuring occurs.

doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.08.018

 

[MoGamesXNA]

Damnit GAF, I was just considering having a drink

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Figures your feeble reptilian brain wouldn't get the joke. Go play with your gender neutral Brady figurines, gator.

you not nice

 

[youngwerther]

Damnit GAF, I was just considering having a drink

I think you'll be ok...

 

[AntoneM]

-The Atlantic

Details of the experiment in the article: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/10/study-even-moderate-drinking-impairs-brain-cell-formation/264129/

From the journal Neuroscience: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306452212008457

I'm drinking in excess of moderation and this article taught me something, therefore, the article is invalid, which proves the point of the article, which means I learned something, which means the article is invalid......

 

[brianjones]

Good thing I made the decision not to drink then.

thats totally why i dont have a gf

 

[Ein Bear]

Drinking make my brain no good? That's unpossible!

 

[shadowsdarknes]

There are certainly exceptions to the rule.

 

[Dennis]

Rats were given access to an unlimited food supply spiked with 4% ethanol alcohol. They observed less brain cell production in adult rats, caused by the alcohol. When measured, they observed an average blood alcohol level of 0.08.

They concede that their measurements understate the amount of alcohol the rats consumed (they didn't measure the blood alcohol immediately after feeding). They concede that the actual brain cell production they're talking about is not easily linkable to cognitive impairment. They concede that this is a measure of "binge" style drinking rather than continuous moderate drinking. They do not understand why the effect they are measuring occurs.

doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.08.018

Thats a nice summary. Everyone should read that post.

 

[Fidelis Hodie]

lol

LA-Gaf, we're fucked.

*high fives*

 

[Mudkips]

Consuming alcohol in any amount beyond the liver's immediate capacity causes brain damage. It's just a question of how much and how permanent.

 

[Raptomex]

I don't drink. Does that mean I'm a genius?

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

I have a beer every night. Am I already dead GAF?

 

[~Kinggi~]

I have red wine every night. I thought that was good for you.

News at 11, everything sucks, nothing is good.

 

[highrider]

Booze is for saps.

 

[Dennis]

I have a beer every night. Am I already dead GAF?

I am a scientist and I drink wine every day.

welltheregoesmycareer

 

[WanderingWind]

you not nice

Alcohol made me do it

 

[RSLAEV]

So if I don't want to impair brain cell function/production, I can't drink *or* have weed?

Sorry brain...

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

I am a scientist and I drink wine every day.

welltheregoesmycareer

This wouldn't have happened to Batman

 

[Clevinger]

fuck

 

[EloquentM]

Does this count as SHOCKING NEWS?

 

[Raonak]

Rats were given access to an unlimited food supply spiked with 4% ethanol alcohol. They observed less brain cell production in adult rats, caused by the alcohol. When measured, they observed an average blood alcohol level of 0.08.

They concede that their measurements understate the amount of alcohol the rats consumed (they didn't measure the blood alcohol immediately after feeding). They concede that the actual brain cell production they're talking about is not easily linkable to cognitive impairment. They concede that this is a measure of "binge" style drinking rather than continuous moderate drinking. They do not understand why the effect they are measuring occurs.

doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.08.018

interesting...