During Pregnancy, a Fake 'Infection' Protects the Fetus
- Author
- Quanta Magazine
- Published
- Wed 01 May 2024
- Episode Link
- https://www.quantamagazine.org/during-pregnancy-a-fake-infection-protects-the-fetus-20231114/
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.
