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April 14, 2008

Clues to ancestral origin of placenta emerge in Stanford study

By Amy Adams

Researchers have uncovered the first clues about the ancient origins of a mothers intricate lifeline to her unborn baby, the placenta.

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Director of interdisciplinary life sciences communications

Amy Adams

Amy Adams is the director of interdisciplinary life sciences communications for Stanford University. Email her at amyadams@stanford.edu.