October 2015 PMID 26316378

Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: a review and evolutionary analysis of cooperation and conflict beyond the womb.

Amy M Boddy, Angelo Fortunato, Melissa Wilson Sayres, Athena Aktipis

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Overall, the discussions reflect a strong interest and engagement with the article, citing specific examples like fetal cells affecting maternal health, autoimmune risks, and evolutionary strategies. Words like 'fascinating,' 'explore,' and references to scientific studies demonstrate both curiosity and recognition of the research’s importance, which contributes to the moderate impact score.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the complex effects of fetal microchimerism, seeing it as both beneficial and potentially harmful, showing general support for the article's themes.

InterestHigh interest

Posts reveal high interest by referencing the scientific details and implications of fetal microchimerism, with mentions of evolutionary conflict and health effects.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users actively engage by sharing related studies, exploring implications, and raising questions, indicating deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions underline the significance of this research in understanding maternal health and evolution, hinting at future research directions and broader impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • Fetal cells can have both beneficial and harmful effects on maternal health due to complex interactions between the interests of mothers and their offspring.
  • This phenomenon is influenced by the evolutionary development of fetal microchimeric cells, which can potentially alter maternal biology for both maternal health and offspring benefit.
  • The review explores various health domains such as lactation, autoimmune diseases, and emotional well-being, while using an evolutionary perspective to propose hypotheses that can be tested in future research.

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Alice Rotelli
@Rotelli_MD · X

Detto ciò, siamo di fronte ad un campo che è ancora oggetto di studio, ma risulta comunque affascinante e potrebbe aprire notevoli prospettive in campo medico-scientifico. Se volete approfondire, ecco uno studio sul tema: https://t.co/NxrbatcruT 6/6

May 14, 2023 · 94 likes · 4 shares · 17,095 followers View post →
Informa Cosmos
@InformaCosmos · X

Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendencia, es probable que la evolución lo seleccione como una estrategia adaptativa. Identificador del artículo: DOI: 10.1002/bies.201500059

Feb 3, 2023 · 65 likes · 10 shares · 1,191,194 followers View post →
angelamavalla
@angelamavalla · X

Happy Mother’s Day to all mummies with angel babies

Mar 27, 2022 · 23 likes · 14 shares · 12,226 followers View post →
Andunedhel
@Andunedhel · X

@alecsaske @marinellaartale https://t.co/RqIMxsM13o

Oct 31, 2021 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 2,437 followers View post →
Athena Aktipis
@AthenaAktipis · X

Your child may live in you forever—literally. Fetal cells can stay in a mother’s body for decades. But do they help or hurt? Our paper uses evolutionary conflict theory to explore how fetal microchimerism affects maternal health. https://t.co/SlL3m5Bs53

Aug 4, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,774 followers View post →
Carlos De Bonrostro
@CDeBonrostro · X

✅ Estas células podrían establecer un VÍNCULO DURADERO ENTRE MADRE E HIJ@, HERMANOS y ABUELAS MATERNAS.

Oct 18, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,487 followers View post →

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Grok
@grok · X

@WayZion @BerengereDubus Pour approfondir le microchimérisme fœtal, je recommande la revue scientifique "Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: a review and evolutionary analysis" de A.M. Boddy et al. (BioEssays, 2015), accessible via PubMed, qui examine ses impacts sur la santé maternelle et ses

Nov 8, 2025 · 6,621,971 followers View post →
Eriwin
@ewdaisyrose · X

RT @AthenaAktipis: Your child may live in you forever—literally. Fetal cells can stay in a mother’s body for decades. But do they help or h…

Aug 4, 2025 · 1 share · 904 followers View post →
Athena Aktipis
@AthenaAktipis · X

Your child may live in you forever—literally. Fetal cells can stay in a mother’s body for decades. But do they help or hurt? Our paper uses evolutionary conflict theory to explore how fetal microchimerism affects maternal health. https://t.co/SlL3m5Bs53

Aug 4, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,774 followers View post →
Gohn All In
@gohnallin · X

RT @gohnallin: Potential explanation of Mother’s intuition, from a scientific perspective. The 2015 paper published in the journal *BioEs…

May 31, 2025 · 3 shares · 6,373 followers View post →
Gohn All In
@gohnallin · X

RT @gohnallin: Potential explanation of Mother’s intuition, from a scientific perspective. The 2015 paper published in the journal *BioEs…

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Gohn All In
@gohnallin · X

RT @gohnallin: Potential explanation of Mother’s intuition, from a scientific perspective. The 2015 paper published in the journal *BioEs…

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Gohn All In
@gohnallin · X

Potential explanation of Mother’s intuition, from a scientific perspective. The 2015 paper published in the journal *BioEssays* titled "Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: A review and evolutionary analysis of cooperation and conflict beyond the womb" explores the

Feb 8, 2025 · 3 shares · 6,373 followers View post →
Kiss
@RTV_Kiss · X

@MouthyOldBat @oldenoughtosay https://t.co/k43zAwz8oa https://t.co/m5t0yBlDs0 https://t.co/n8tFJybEvx https://t.co/ddlE2bOdOF https://t.co/9iTYOILAvS Many of these studies show both potential positive and negative effects - wound healing is well-documented, but it may have a role in progressing tumors.

Sep 2, 2024 · 114 followers View post →
TheVoodooQueen
@TheVoodooQueen · X

@AaronHeikkila @melJsaysso @JohnWat59766564 @TJ_onfire @AnitaBeerToday @Justinjtp It's called parasitic symbiosis. "a close, often long-term symbiotic interaction between two organisms, where one lives in the body of the host causing it some harm.” Your article 2008. Update from 2015. https://t.co/4vlm5JWRer

Jun 9, 2024 · 1 like · 2,337 followers View post →
Hayek Rothbardo ♂
@jovempadawanbsb · X

@Lorenzo51407057 @Girafa_Mulamba 1) Microchimerism: A new concept https://t.co/oTvTej1F3D 2) Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: A review and evolutionary analysis of cooperation and conflict beyond the womb https://t.co/tcBSQi1qz9

Jun 8, 2024 · 1 like · 583 followers View post →
Tanniaustral
@Tanniaustral · X

RT @CDeBonrostro: ✅ Estas células podrían establecer un VÍNCULO DURADERO ENTRE MADRE E HIJ@, HERMANOS y ABUELAS MATERNAS.

May 27, 2024 · 1 share · 2,486 followers View post →
Ramon J Aguilar V.
@Ramonaguilarv · X

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Sab ZET
@sab_zet · X

@R_DeCastelnau Au delà des sauts périlleux éthique,moral,déontologique impliquant la marchandisation de l'humain,ce monsieur ne mesure pas le poids des mots qu'il utilise et se trompe sur toute ligne en croyant qu'il s'agit de ventres et d'ovaires interchangeables : https://t.co/H4cf26Hg6k https://t.co/CwkrvzzbQw

Apr 29, 2024 · 217 followers View post →
Carlos De Bonrostro
@CDeBonrostro · X

✅ Estas células podrían establecer un VÍNCULO DURADERO ENTRE MADRE E HIJ@, HERMANOS y ABUELAS MATERNAS.

Oct 18, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,487 followers View post →
Hitesh
@whyonlyhitesh · X

The full scope and implications of this process are still being actively explored by researchers. I've linked few papers here if you're drawn to delve deeper into this fascinating topic. 5/5 https://t.co/LOzVyReYT5 https://t.co/IZnRciXuAo https://t.co/zrbnGDorC5

Oct 18, 2023 · 1 like · 9 followers View post →
G-e-n-o-e-f-f-a
@Genovef85756150 · X

RT @xvaita: @DBking85 https://t.co/IJt983cykb

Aug 24, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,452 followers View post →
Franco Ligabue
@ilbue63 · X

@gioalbarosa @DBking85 @fabio__1971 però appunto li dovrebbe cercare chi posta la "citazione" tra l'altro non dell'articolo ma di un osteopata che forse ha scritto un commento, ma su questo? su altri? https://t.co/O2EiVMGT5U

Aug 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1,580 followers View post →
Franco Ligabue
@ilbue63 · X

@NorrisTail @DBking85 @fabio__1971 appunto questo https://t.co/O2EiVMGT5U

Aug 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1,580 followers View post →
Dario Barone
@DBking85 · X

RT @xvaita: @DBking85 https://t.co/IJt983cykb

Aug 24, 2023 · 4 shares · 75,949 followers View post →
Franco Ligabue
@ilbue63 · X

@Albert_Caeiro @DBking85 @fabio__1971 ho trovato questo del 2015 non so se sia quello a cui si riferisce questo copincolla, che invece ho trovato riportato come succede sempre sui social https://t.co/O2EiVMGT5U

Aug 24, 2023 · 1,580 followers View post →
eowyn962010
@eowyn962010 · X

RT @xvaita: @DBking85 https://t.co/IJt983cykb

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Massimo
@xvaita · X

@DBking85 https://t.co/IJt983cykb

Aug 24, 2023 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 145 followers View post →
LCTV
@L_C_MEDIA · X

Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: A review and evolutionary analysis of cooperation and conflict beyond the womb - PMC https://t.co/EsrHh9VL3q

May 21, 2023 · 520 followers View post →
PASKHY PASKHY
@scorpio66966 · X

RT @Rotelli_MD: Detto ciò, siamo di fronte ad un campo che è ancora oggetto di studio, ma risulta comunque affascinante e potrebbe aprire n…

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Giuseppe Confalonieri
@gconfa · X

RT @Rotelli_MD: Detto ciò, siamo di fronte ad un campo che è ancora oggetto di studio, ma risulta comunque affascinante e potrebbe aprire n…

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Arianna Lucheroni
@alucheroni · X

RT @Rotelli_MD: Detto ciò, siamo di fronte ad un campo che è ancora oggetto di studio, ma risulta comunque affascinante e potrebbe aprire n…

May 14, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,914 followers View post →
Alice Rotelli
@Rotelli_MD · X

Detto ciò, siamo di fronte ad un campo che è ancora oggetto di studio, ma risulta comunque affascinante e potrebbe aprire notevoli prospettive in campo medico-scientifico. Se volete approfondire, ecco uno studio sul tema: https://t.co/NxrbatcruT 6/6

May 14, 2023 · 94 likes · 4 shares · 17,095 followers View post →
Molina
@_elmolina_ · X

RT @InformaCosmos: Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendenci…

Feb 17, 2023 · 10 shares · 97 followers View post →
Nica Nicaraguita
@nicarao18 · X

RT @InformaCosmos: Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendenci…

Feb 6, 2023 · 10 shares · 247 followers View post →
Juana
@Juana19610829 · X

RT @InformaCosmos: Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendenci…

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Miguel Di Bono
@dibonomiguel · X

RT @InformaCosmos: Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendenci…

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Manolo
@ManoloYCD · X

RT @InformaCosmos: Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendenci…

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Molina
@_elmolina_ · X

RT @InformaCosmos: Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendenci…

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Patricia Velasco
@PatriciaVelas22 · X

RT @InformaCosmos: Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendenci…

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@mariposasflores · X

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Informa Cosmos
@InformaCosmos · X

Si algún grado de microquimerismo fetal ejerce un efecto beneficioso sobre la supervivencia de la madre y la descendencia, es probable que la evolución lo seleccione como una estrategia adaptativa. Identificador del artículo: DOI: 10.1002/bies.201500059

Feb 3, 2023 · 65 likes · 10 shares · 1,191,194 followers View post →
Najness
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RT @angelamavalla: Happy Mother’s Day to all mummies with angel babies

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angelamavalla
@angelamavalla · X

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Custard L'Omo
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am.
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RT @angelamavalla: Happy Mother’s Day to all mummies with angel babies

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Chan
@Yaa_Nellz · X

RT @angelamavalla: Happy Mother’s Day to all mummies with angel babies

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@L_ren27 · X

RT @angelamavalla: Happy Mother’s Day to all mummies with angel babies

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angelamavalla
@angelamavalla · X

Happy Mother’s Day to all mummies with angel babies

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Auayasca fio@amo
@FiorellaAmoruso · X

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Gilbert
@voltes48 · X

RT @Andunedhel: @alecsaske @marinellaartale https://t.co/RqIMxsM13o

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Andunedhel
@Andunedhel · X

RT @Andunedhel: Si scopre sempre qualcosa di interessante. Credo che il tutto origini da questo studio: https://t.co/RqIMxsM13o

Nov 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,437 followers View post →
Lukyluke31
@Lukyluke311 · X

RT @Andunedhel: Si scopre sempre qualcosa di interessante. Credo che il tutto origini da questo studio: https://t.co/RqIMxsM13o

Nov 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 12,450 followers View post →
Andunedhel
@Andunedhel · X

Si scopre sempre qualcosa di interessante. Credo che il tutto origini da questo studio: https://t.co/RqIMxsM13o https://t.co/gNOyNxS0TK

Oct 31, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 2,437 followers View post →
Andunedhel
@Andunedhel · X

@alecsaske @marinellaartale https://t.co/RqIMxsM13o

Oct 31, 2021 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 2,437 followers View post →
Lukáš Dušek
@DuseLu · X

Článek mě odvedl dále ke shrnující studii https://t.co/Sin7QqXbzi ze které dál budu psát: Mezi vyvíjejícím se plodem a matkou není vždy kooperace, ale také občas sobecký konflikt (jojo, už brzy si dítě začne nárokovat někdy příliš pozornosti).

May 16, 2021 · 823 followers View post →
A la que no la pela su crushito
@pelitosde_elote · X

Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: A review and evolutionary analysis of cooperation and conflict beyond the womb https://t.co/uBlL3jwhCr

Jan 8, 2020 · 52 followers View post →
Mind Garden
@MindGarden4 · X

RT @MindGarden4: @NJSenatePres Don’t claim to NOT know aborted fetal cell contaminant artifacts are in vaccines! https://t.co/Vs7nSez6kC Do…

Jan 7, 2020 · 1 share · 519 followers View post →
Mind Garden
@MindGarden4 · X

@NJSenatePres Don’t claim to NOT know aborted fetal cell contaminant artifacts are in vaccines! https://t.co/Vs7nSez6kC Don’t ever claim to NOT know like maternal chimerism DNA from vaccines can cause autoimmune disorders! https://t.co/AbMFKWEAoh See: https://t.co/AShxOwaAev

Jan 7, 2020 · 1 share · 519 followers View post →
Adam Strandberg
@strandbergbio · X

source: this review paper from @AthenaAktipis https://t.co/zH6bTXZn9J

Dec 8, 2019 · 1 like · 5,624 followers View post →
Jessica D. Ayers
@JessicaDAyers · X

@MlProkosch @ExtravertedFace @AthenaAktipis I love @amy_boddy’s and @sexchrlab’s research on placentas, michrochimerism, and how pregnancy influences women’s health (e.g., autoimmune and cancer risk). My brain has never recovered from the amazing ness of their bioessays paper https://t.co/cNPSQTqKAx

Oct 26, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,028 followers View post →
Amy Boddy
@amy_boddy · X

RT @ZombifiedPod: @emmatonkin Fetal cells from baby stay in mom’s brain for decades after birth? What are they doing there? Helping mom or…

Jul 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,312 followers View post →
Athena Aktipis
@AthenaAktipis · X

RT @ZombifiedPod: @emmatonkin Fetal cells from baby stay in mom’s brain for decades after birth? What are they doing there? Helping mom or…

Jul 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 3,774 followers View post →
Zombified Podcast
@ZombifiedPod · X

@emmatonkin Fetal cells from baby stay in mom’s brain for decades after birth? What are they doing there? Helping mom or helping themselves? @amy_boddy talks with @AthenaAktipis next season about this, also more data & hypothesis here: #UCDZombies2019 https://t.co/Tr2ls5RvZG

Jul 28, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 325 followers View post →
ISEEC
@EvoCancer · X

RT @cmaley: .@AthenaAktipis: Reviewed the both positive and negative associations between microchimerism and cancer https://t.co/h2TZb1GRZG…

Jul 19, 2019 · 2 shares · 546 followers View post →
Athena Aktipis
@AthenaAktipis · X

RT @cmaley: .@AthenaAktipis: Reviewed the both positive and negative associations between microchimerism and cancer https://t.co/h2TZb1GRZG…

Jul 19, 2019 · 2 shares · 3,774 followers View post →
Carlo Maley
@cmaley · X

.@AthenaAktipis: Reviewed the both positive and negative associations between microchimerism and cancer https://t.co/h2TZb1GRZG Note that our bioinformatic techniques likely blind us to cancers that arise from microchimeric cells (e.g., we throw out commmon SNPs) #CancerEvoEco19

Jul 19, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 1,676 followers View post →
Stacy DeRuiter
@slderuiter · X

This is so cool - baby's cells become part of mom and have lasting impacts. I'm gonna look for some public datasets on the topic for class use - if you know of any please share a link! https://t.co/JDntYgDKSG

May 16, 2019 · 1 like · 508 followers View post →
KanzakiS
@nchdaks · X

Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: A review and evolutionary analysis of cooperation and conflict beyond the womb - Boddy - 2015 - BioEssays - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/voa90EzLzd

Mar 30, 2019 · 2 likes · 685 followers View post →
Athena Aktipis
@AthenaAktipis · X

RT @Oliver_S_Curry: Microchimerism will blow your mind (and likely put fetal cells in it) @amy_boddy @AthenaAktipis @aktipislab https://t.c…

Feb 25, 2019 · 5 shares · 3,774 followers View post →
TLM
@amarcherrunge1 · X

RT @EikoFried: Want to know what Fetal Microchimerism is? Check out brilliant paper by @amy_boddy @mwilsonsayres et al. #evolution http://t…

Feb 25, 2019 · 3 shares · 7,103 followers View post →
A Thimアティム
@chhutthauthinn · X

Fetal microchimerism and maternal health: A review and evolutionary analysis of cooperation and conflict beyond the womb https://t.co/YHcK244WvJ

Jan 5, 2019 · 2,775 followers View post →
Jenn Odd
@jentranslations.bsky.social · Bluesky

SCIENCE! Also, why are we not taught all this science behind pregnancy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwrjBiW3suM&ab_channel=SciShow

Feb 21, 2018 View post →