During Pregnancy, a Fake 'Infection' Protects the Fetus
May 01, 2024•10 min
Episode description
Cells in the placenta have an unusual trick for activating gentle immune defenses and keeping them turned on when no infection is present. It involves crafting and deploying a fake virus. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org. Music is “Unanswered Questions” by Kevin MacLeod.
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