The evolution of the human placenta /Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin.

Power, Michael L.

The evolution of the human placenta /Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, (c)2012. - 1 online resource (266 pages) : illustrations, portrait - Project MUSE. .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction. The evolutionary biology of placenta -- History of placental investigations -- The challenges of live birth -- Comparative mammalian placentation -- The evolution of human placenta -- Sex -- Genes, genetic regulation and retroviruses from the past -- Placenta as a regulatory organ -- Modern gestational diseases -- Summary and conclusions.



9781421408705




Evolution (Biology)--History.
Placenta.
Placenta--Diseases.
Sex chromosomes.


Electronic Books.

RG591 / .E965 2012