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The evolution of the human placenta [E-Book]

By: Contributor(s): Series: UPCC book collections on Project MUSEPublication details: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012.Description: 1 online resource (266 pages) : illustrations, portraitContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 1421408708
  • 9781421408705
Subject(s): Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction. The evolutionary biology of placenta -- History of placental investigations -- The challenges of live birth -- Comparative mammalian placentation -- The evolution of human placenta -- Sex -- Genes, genetic regulation and retroviruses from the past -- Placenta as a regulatory organ -- Modern gestational diseases -- Summary and conclusions.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction. The evolutionary biology of placenta -- History of placental investigations -- The challenges of live birth -- Comparative mammalian placentation -- The evolution of human placenta -- Sex -- Genes, genetic regulation and retroviruses from the past -- Placenta as a regulatory organ -- Modern gestational diseases -- Summary and conclusions.

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English.

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 072

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