Tag: Immune Response
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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…