Protecting the Oceans
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The Impact of Placental Signaling on Fetal Growth
This chapter explores how the placenta communicates the fetal demands for nutrients to the mother, and the consequences of shutting off this signaling. It also discusses the conflict between the father's desire for a healthy baby and the mother's desire for an easier birth, and the role of the gene IGF-2 in this process.
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