In a surprise find, placentas harbor bacteria
Wombs aren't sterile after all, hosting microbes that resemble those in women’s mouths
EARLY FRIENDSHIP Babies and bacteria become acquainted during pregnancy when microbes set up shop in the placenta, new research indicates. An abnormal mix of these friendly microbes may trigger premature birth.
Nicolle R. Fuller
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