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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.
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.