Malaria During Pregnancy Illustration (IMAGE)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Malaria During Pregnancy Illustration

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The study, from researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and their colleagues, suggests that a mother's cells could directly act as part of her child's immune system, even after birth.

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Illustration by Kimberly Carney / Fred Hutch News Service

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