Womb Cells That Respond to Pregnancy Hormones (IMAGE)

Babraham Institute

Womb Cells That Respond to Pregnancy Hormones

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This is a fluorescent microscopy image of the womb of an elderly mouse. The areas in green show cells which respond to pregnancy hormones. As a mouse ages, the womb becomes less sensitive to hormones, as shown by the uneven, patchy areas of green. This is reflected in the developmental problems we see in the offspring from these older mothers.

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Ms. Laura Woods

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