Mother's little helpers: mechanisms of m
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Trowsdale, John; Betz, Alexander G
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Article
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2006
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Nature Publishing Group
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English
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The evolutionary adaptation in mammals that allows implantation of their embryos in the mother's womb creates an immunological problem. Although it ensures optimal nourishment and protection of the fetus throughout its early development, intimate contact with the mother's uterine tissue makes the fe