Signals From Blood Of Mother Enhance Maturation Of Brain
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 20:35
in Biology & Nature
The maturation of the brain of unborn infants is given a gentle “prod” by its mother, according to new research. A protein messenger from the mother’s blood is transferred to the embryo and stimulates the growth and wiring of the neurons in the brain.
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