Signals From Blood Of Mother Enhance Maturation Of Brain

Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 16:29 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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