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Unlocking secrets of the placenta

Placenta is a medical marvel. A half kilo mass of blood vessels and connective tissue, it’s the only organ the body grows from scratch in adulthood. Scientists are now realising that this temporary organ is not only essential for a healthy pregnancy, but it may even determine a baby’s future health.

Yet, despite being so crucial to life, we still know relatively little about this amazing organ,…