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May 2024
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During Pregnancy, a Fake 'Infection' Pro...

QUANTA MAGAZINE
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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. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org. Music is “Unanswered Questions” by Kevin MacLeod. 
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