Sophia Johnson

Sophia Johnson

Jul 18, 2019

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Meeting microRNA scientists in Magdeburg

Jana Pastuschek, Cosima Thon, Sophia Johnson, Jacob White, Alexander Link

Two days ago we traveled to Magdeburg to meet specialists from the Gastroenterology Department who focus their research on exogenous microRNA and how it can effect the phenotype of an organism. Thank you Dr. Alexander Link and Cosima Thon for having us and engaging into a fascinating discussion.

And we welcome Jacob White, PhD student from UNLV Nevada, who will help us to understand pregnancy specific microRNA and possible hypothesis of effects from placentophagy.

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About This Project

The human placenta contains a mixture of substances which may be useful for individual postpartum treatment. Until now, scientific research on the use of placenta remedies as a unique and cheap therapeutic treatment for women suffering from pathologies like anemia, depression or lactation difficulties, does not exist. To be able to discuss possible effects of placentophagy, the content of placental tissue has to be tested. The goal of this project is to analyze the hormones and elements from a sample size of 6 placentas to identify the bioactive molecules present.

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