The evolution of the human placenta /
Power, Michael L.
Schulkin, Jay.
Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press,
2012.
Includes bibliographical references 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.
Placenta.
Placenta