[the_sleaze9]

Am I missing something - what negative effects are there?

> "I need to program the offspring to be able to adapt to that kind of environment"

What does this mean?

[Baxxter]

Seems to be suggesting that FAS is some kind of adaptation. I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure that FAS is an adverse effect, rather than a response.

[mrkeen]

> Am I missing something - what negative effects are there?

Paragraph 1:

> Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development — with semen from men who regularly consume alcohol impacting placenta development, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-associated brain and facial defects, and even IVF outcomes.

[black6]

Yes, but what are the impacts?

[the_sleaze9]

Yup, I managed to miss it. Thanks!

[giardini]

the_sleaze9 asks "what negative effects are there?"

The partner one chooses: after 4 beers one may mate with anyone having a appropriately-matching part!