Image of the Day: Placental Array

Placentas from mice with genetically distinct immune systems, stained to highlight differences in three proteins, representing the nucleus (blue), blood vessels (red), and trophoblasts (green)

The Scientist Staff

Apr 25, 2017

SUCHITA NADKARNI, WILLIAM HARVEY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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