Tag: Immune Response


  • Fetal-Maternal Cells: Cooperation and Competition Explained

    Fetal-Maternal Cells: Cooperation and Competition Explained

    Understanding the Fetal-Maternal Interface The maternal-fetal interface represents a unique biological phenomenon where maternal and fetal cells coalesce during pregnancy. Traditionally viewed as a battleground for resources, the placenta, a crucial fetal organ, invades maternal tissue to extract vital nutrients and oxygen for fetal development. This interaction raises fascinating questions about the evolutionary dynamics at…