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Placenta: The Primary Organ - ft. Heather Patisaul and Jean-Baptiste Fini

Placenta: The Primary Organ - ft. Heather Patisaul and Jean-Baptiste Fini

Update: 2022-07-01
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The first organ involved in forming human life is the placenta, and the importance of this protective barrier has been understood for hundreds of years, revered in various ways in different cultures before its scientific properties were ever understood. These properties are still not fully known to modern scientists, though Dr. Heather Patisaul and Dr. Jean-Baptiste Fini are some of those working on uncovering the mysteries of this fascinating organ. 

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Placenta: The Primary Organ - ft. Heather Patisaul and Jean-Baptiste Fini

Placenta: The Primary Organ - ft. Heather Patisaul and Jean-Baptiste Fini

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