Ovaries Appear to Develop an Incredible Second Role After Menopause
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Research by reproductive biologist Francesca Duncan at Northwestern University found that post-menopausal ovaries undergo significant molecular shifts: mouse studies and preliminary peer-review-pending data from 28 post-menopausal women show ovarian tissue continues active protein production and develops immune-dominant functionality rather than remaining inert, shifting from reproductive to protective roles with age.
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