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New Insights into Mother-Derived Cells in the Brain
Research reveals that most people retain cells from their mothers in their brains throughout life. This discovery could have implications for understanding brain development and diseases.
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New Scientist
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New Scientist
Most people seem to have cells that crossed the placenta from their mother into their developing brain in utero, even if they're now in their 80s
2026-10-13 15:00 UTC