Lysergic Acid Diethylamide: Effect on Embryos Science September 15, 1967 Robert Auerbach, James A. Rugowski 96 citations Injecting lysergic acid diethylamide tartrate into mice during early pregnancy led to 57% of embryos developing gross abnormalities. The finding suggests a strong teratogenic effect of LSD in this animal model. DOI: 10.1126/science.157.3794.1325 Lysergic acid diethylamide Embryo Cell biology Biochemistry +1