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Placental protein may offer clues to early brain development

The placenta, the temporary organ that forms during pregnancy to carry oxygen and nutrients from mother to baby, is vital to healthy gestation, yet it remains understudied. While its function and purpose are well established, far less is known about what problems can occur there and their impacts on mother and child.

Placental protein may offer clues to early brain development

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