During Pregnancy, a Fake 'Infection' Protects the Fetus
Podcast:The Quanta Podcast Published On: Wed May 01 2024 Description: Cells in the placenta have an unusual trick for activating gentle immune defenses and keeping them turned on when no infection is present. It involves crafting and deploying a fake virus. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org. Music is “Unanswered Questions” by Kevin MacLeod.