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How Life Begins
What happens in the womb? Until recently, the life of a fetus was somewhat of a mystery. But ultrasound and hi-tech imaging techniques have given doctors the ability to virtually look inside and see the developing embryo and fetus. In this hour, we'll explore the biology of conception and gestation...plus hear about the new technology used in fetal surgery.
Guests:
Christopher Vaughan
Author, "How Life Begins: The Science of Life in the Womb"
Palo Alto, CA
Diana Myles
Professor of Physiology
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
Michael Harrison
Director, Fetal Treatment Center
University of California
San Francisco, CA
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