Human life begins with a single egg cell, which eventually develops into a complex organism composed of trillions of cells. Throughout this intricate process, the placental barrier plays a crucial role in safeguarding the developing tissues and organs by keeping pathogens and foreign substances at bay. However, recent research by Tina Bürki and her team from Empa’s Particles-Biology Interactions laboratory in St. Gallen sheds light on how nanoparticles may challenge this protective mechanism.
The Nanoparticle Conundrum
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