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At the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, the developmental biologist is probing the maternal-fetal interface across mammalian species.

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Human Fetuses Can Contract SARS-CoV-2, but It’s Rare

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Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Sons

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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