Imaging reveals unexpected contractions in the human placenta

Friday, May 29, 2020 - 15:50 in Health & Medicine

High-resolution imaging of the human placenta provides new insights into blood circulation patterns that are crucial for fetal development, according to a new study. These findings improve our understanding of the functioning of this understudied organ, both in healthy pregnancies and in serious medical conditions such as pre-eclampsia.

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