Most people appear to carry cells from their mother in the brain for life, including people in their 80s, according to the report.
01Summary
- 01New Scientist reports that cells from a mother can cross the placenta into a developing brain before birth.
- 02The finding appears to apply to most people, including those now in their 80s.
- 03The report says these cells may remain in the brain for a person’s whole life.
- 04The text provided does not give more detail on how the cells affect brain function.
02Why it matters
If confirmed, the finding changes what we know about the human brain and prenatal development. It may help researchers understand how cells from the mother persist in the body long after birth.
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