title: Feto-maternal biology and ethics of human society.
abstract: The growing interest in human reproduction and the identity of the embryo have prompted us to bring some considerations to the attention of scientists. In particular, we focus on the interactive relationship between the embryo and the mother starting from the earliest stages of development. Principles governing the acceptance and growth of the embryo in the uterus may represent a model for mutual tolerance and peaceful co-existence in human society.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, Division of Immunoendocrinology and Reproductive Physiology, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy. paulesu@unisi.it
authors.forename: Luana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Paulesu
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ietta
authors.forename: Felice
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Petraglia
mesh_terms: D001675:Bioethics; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus; D006801:Humans; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous / Q000941:ethics*