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Childbirth Mechanism Unveiled
Researchers have discovered that an influx of immune cells into the uterus may initiate childbirth by providing energy to muscle cells. This finding could revolutionize our understanding of labor.
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New Scientist
An influx of immune cells into the uterus may be what initiates childbirth. These grab on to muscle cells via tiny tubes and send across mitochondria to provide energy for contractions
2026-09-10 17:00 UTC