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Life's Vital Link: The Astonishing Role of the Placenta

by Y. W. Loke

The placenta in evolution and development

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The placenta in evolution and development

Y. W. Loke examines the placenta as both a biological interface between mother and fetus and a subject that raises questions about reproduction. The book connects its role in pregnancy with broader inquiries into how the organ evolved, how its interaction with the mother's body is controlled, and what it reveals about development and genetics. This framing places reproductive biology within an evolutionary context, with the placenta serving as the focus for exploring the links between maternal and fetal biology.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in reproductive biology and the placenta
  • Those curious about evolution, development, and genetics
  • Readers seeking a medical-science exploration of pregnancy biology

Themes

Placental biologyEvolution of live birthMaternal-fetal interactionDevelopment and genetics

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Book overview

The development of the placenta was a pivotal event in evolution. Without it, we would still be laying eggs instead of giving birth to live offspring. It represents the critical link between the foetus and the mother, but its character is extraordinary -- it is, in effect, a foreign tissue that invades the mother's body.

Compared to many other animals, the human placenta represents a particularly aggressive body. But how is it managed and controlled? How did such an organ evolve in the first place? And why is it tolerated by the mother? Y.W. Loke explores the nature of the placenta and what it can tell us about evolution, development, and genetics.
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