'Greedy' gene press (IMAGE)

St. John's College, University of Cambridge

'Greedy' gene press

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Image showing the signalling cells (in green) of the mouse placenta that are key for remote controlling the metabolism of the mother to support nutrient supply and growth of the fetus.

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Sferruzzi-Perri lab

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