LONDON — Scientists from Queen Mary University of London and University College London have shown that fetal membranes can repair themselves after injury. The study “Cx43 mediates changes in myofibroblast contraction and collagen release in human amniotic membrane defects after trauma” is published in the journal “Scientific Reports.” The fetal membranes integrity surrounding the baby in the womb during pregnancy is vital for normal development. […]

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