Introduction. The evolutionary biology of placenta
History of placental investigations
The challenges of live birth
Comparative mammalian placentation
The evolution of human placenta
Sex
Genes, genetic regulation and retroviruses from the past
Placenta as a regulatory organ
Modern gestational diseases
Summary and conclusions.
The evolution of the human placenta by Michael L. Power. ISBN 9781421406435. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2012. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.