We model viral infection in pregnancy (a schizophrenia risk factor) in rats.
We look at the impact of prenatal poly I:C on CB1 receptors (CB1Rs) in offspring.
We image CB1Rs longitudinally with Positron Emission Tomography and [18F]MK-9470.
Prenatal poly I:C leads to alterations in CB1Rs in offspring that are age-specific.
CB1Rs are increased in adulthood mirroring changes found in schizophrenia patients.