The evolution of the human placenta
Power, Michael L.
The evolution of the human placenta [electronic resource] / Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (280 p.) - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
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.
9781421408705 1421408708
Placenta--Diseases.
Placenta.
Electronic books.
RG591 / .P69 2012
618.8
The evolution of the human placenta [electronic resource] / Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (280 p.) - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
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.
9781421408705 1421408708
Placenta--Diseases.
Placenta.
Electronic books.
RG591 / .P69 2012
618.8