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The Atlantic
8 months ago
Health

The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don't Belong to Us

During pregnancy, fetal cells can cross the placenta and enter the mother's body, where they can integrate into her organs and tissues.
These fetal cells can remain in the mother's body for many years, possibly for a lifetime, and have been found in various organs such as the heart, lungs, breast, colon, kidney, liver, and brain. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
8 months ago
OMG science

The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don't Belong to Us

During pregnancy, fetal cells can cross the placenta and enter the mother's body, where they can integrate into her organs and tissues.
These fetal cells can remain in the mother's body for many years, possibly for a lifetime, and have been found in various organs such as the heart, lungs, breast, colon, kidney, liver, and brain. [ more ]
The Atlantic
8 months ago
OMG science

The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don't Belong to Us

During pregnancy, fetal cells can cross the placenta and enter the mother's body, where they can integrate into her organs and tissues.
These fetal cells can remain in the mother's body for many years, possibly for a lifetime, and have been found in various organs such as the heart, lungs, breast, colon, kidney, liver, and brain. [ more ]
The Atlantic
8 months ago
OMG science

The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don't Belong to Us

During pregnancy, fetal cells can cross the placenta and enter the mother's body, where they can integrate into her organs and tissues.
These fetal cells can remain in the mother's body for many years, possibly for a lifetime, and have been found in various organs such as the heart, lungs, breast, colon, kidney, liver, and brain. [ more ]
The Atlantic
8 months ago
OMG science

The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don't Belong to Us

During pregnancy, fetal cells can cross the placenta and enter the mother's body, where they can integrate into her organs and tissues.
These fetal cells can remain in the mother's body for many years, possibly for a lifetime, and have been found in various organs such as the heart, lungs, breast, colon, kidney, liver, and brain. [ more ]
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