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Unraveling the Mysteries of Pregnancy
A landmark study may play a role in preventing preterm births
ABOVE: The placenta is not sterile after all. Researchers
discovered that the organ harbors a small but diverse
community of bacteria. (Credit: Texas Children's Hospital)
LEFT: James Versalovic, M.D., Ph.D., and a research
associate (Credit: Texas Children's Hospital)
RIGHT: Kjersti Aagaard, M.D., Ph.D.
(Credit: Baylor College of Medicine)
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