Study finds common cold virus can infect the placenta
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have shown that a common cold virus can infect cells derived from human placentas, suggesting that it may be possible for the infection to pass from expectant mothers to their unborn children. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, was led by Dr. Giovanni Piedimonte, professor of pediatrics and vice president of research at Tulane … Continue reading Study finds common cold virus can infect the placenta