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During Pregnancy, a Fake 'Infection' Protects the Fetus
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:09:59
Publish Date: 2024-05-01 19:00:00
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.

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