NIH's Role In Sustaining the U.S. Economy 2021 Update Now Available
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UMR Urges House and Senate Leaders to Include NIH Funding in COVID Relief Package
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UMR releases new fact sheets on COVID-19 and biomedical research. Read
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See how UMR members are aiding in the fight against the coronavirus
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A new episode of the
Amazing Things Podcast is now available! Check it out
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Placenta May Protect Unborn Babies from COVID-19 during Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the placenta is constantly working to nourish the fetus, bringing it nutrients and oxygen. Now, new research from a Boston University pilot study suggests the temporary organ could also be helping to protect the unborn baby from COVID-19. Researchers found that the placenta may act to block SARS-CoV-2 from traveling from an infected parent to their growing child.