J Oral Maxillofac Pathol January 2019 PMID 31516258

Microchimerism: A new concept.

Sandhya Shrivastava, Rupali Naik, Hema Suryawanshi, Neha Gupta

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The discussions reflect widespread curiosity, with participants describing microchimerism as 'fascinating' and acknowledging its profound implications, such as personal identity and autoimmune risks, suggesting a rich engagement that underscores its significance in advancing understanding of human biology.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of microchimerism, with many expressing fascination and recognizing its potential importance for health and maternal identity.

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The topic sparks high curiosity among participants, as evidenced by phrases like 'fascinating' and 'how interesting,' indicating strong engagement with the subject.

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While the discussions highlight the potential implications for health and identity, the overall influence on policy or practice remains implied rather than explicitly stated, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Microchimerism refers to the presence of cells from one individual in another genetically different person, often occurring naturally through pregnancy.
  • During pregnancy, cells are exchanged between mother and fetus via the placenta, and this microchimerism can persist for decades afterward in both individuals.
  • Research suggests that fetal microchimeric cells might impact health by influencing autoimmune diseases, cancer, and wound healing, but their exact role in human health and disease is still being studied.]

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Atlantis Waites
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@The_Curd_Nerd @MollieKatzen You are a mother the moment you are pregnant. Every single pregnancy, whether a live baby was born or not, you have their dna running through you as a microchimera. You ARE a mother. https://t.co/51Qqk3JhAB

Sep 13, 2022 · 10 likes · 786 followers View post →
Mind Garden
@MindGarden4 · X

@red666s @deNutrients It’s known autoimmunity can be result of maternal chimerism! In theory if aborted fetal cell DNA fragments used in vaccine cultures end up as contaminant artifacts in host recipient, a potential for chimeric cells to form should be thoroughly investigated! https://t.co/DKfDVYWINt

Dec 29, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 516 followers View post →
María Elena Álvarez-Buylla Roces
@ElenaBuylla · X

REFERENCIAS -Shrivastava S, et al., Microchimerism: A new concept. -Müller AC, et al., Microchimerism of male origin in a cohort of Danish girls. -Diana W, et al., Forever Connected: The Lifelong Biological Consequences of Fetomaternal and Maternofetal Microchimerism. ✅12/12

Oct 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 49,739 followers View post →
Tbird
@TbirdTmoney · X

Microchimerism: A new concept - PMC https://t.co/FOCI9TJ24v

Jun 16, 2025 · 2 likes · 14,411 followers View post →
Lorraine Lanning
@Common_SenseCO · X

@drnickgreiner Funny you should mention it, just read about it a few days ago, just fascinating: https://t.co/Z6z77eO6aa Beautiful to know that I carry part of my kids with me for life.

Jan 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,638 followers View post →
Julie Parker
@JulieParker144 · X

Microchimerism: A new concept https://t.co/MdGXQ2civt

Feb 25, 2023 · 1 like · 26,099 followers View post →

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Tbird
@TbirdTmoney · X

Microchimerism: A new concept - PMC https://t.co/FOCI9TJ24v

Jun 16, 2025 · 2 likes · 14,411 followers View post →
Rafał
@MaciazekRafa · X

@1saki_chan @EnderKoval @laser101111 @waclaw_g84 @danka3344 Shrivastava, S., Naik, R., Suryawanshi, H., & Gupta, N. (2019). Microchimerism: A new concept. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology: JOMFP, 23(2), 311. O’Donoghue, K. (2008). Fetal microchimerism and maternal health during and after pregnancy. Obstetric medicine, 1(2)

Oct 1, 2024 · 312 followers View post →
Rafał
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@Weronik97550481 @olelesiaba32151 @prawiebovary @EoxErin @magdafami @Reako222 @_domisia Shrivastava, S., Naik, R., Suryawanshi, H., & Gupta, N. (2019). Microchimerism: A new concept. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology: JOMFP, 23(2), 311. O’Donoghue, K. (2008). Fetal microchimerism and maternal health during and after pregnancy. Obstetric medicine, 1(2)

Sep 30, 2024 · 1 like · 312 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 · 587 followers View post →
Megan Elizabeth Graham
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Microchimerism: A new concept - PMC https://t.co/MXAHncC8qA

Apr 3, 2024 · 302 followers View post →
GenevieveZzyzyx
@GZzyzyx · X

@Kareneliza00 @Thisisa74798027 @laurel_prolife I can be your secretary today: Here is a source about microchimerism https://t.co/1OoUptGpus And here is a source about ovum’s directing chromosomes in mating https://t.co/tB8qovDfFd https://t.co/oMiH0FqbHq

Jan 21, 2024 · 977 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 →
Jose Alvarez
@sa12882472 · X

RT @ElenaBuylla: REFERENCIAS -Shrivastava S, et al., Microchimerism: A new concept. -Müller AC, et al., Microchimerism of male origin in a…

Oct 15, 2023 · 1 share · 4,368 followers View post →
María Elena Álvarez-Buylla Roces
@ElenaBuylla · X

REFERENCIAS -Shrivastava S, et al., Microchimerism: A new concept. -Müller AC, et al., Microchimerism of male origin in a cohort of Danish girls. -Diana W, et al., Forever Connected: The Lifelong Biological Consequences of Fetomaternal and Maternofetal Microchimerism. ✅12/12

Oct 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 49,739 followers View post →
GenevieveZzyzyx
@GZzyzyx · X

@courtneyhanco27 I have, but people ignored it. This hasn’t exactly been the “modify hypothesis” crowd. https://t.co/1OoUptGpus

May 4, 2023 · 977 followers View post →
Julie Parker
@JulieParker144 · X

Microchimerism: A new concept https://t.co/MdGXQ2civt

Feb 25, 2023 · 1 like · 26,099 followers View post →
André Almeida
@Andralm_2 · X

@skvvlz https://t.co/D9eQCt7CQE

Dec 30, 2022 · 1,046 followers View post →
Atlantis Waites
@atlantiswaites · X

@The_Curd_Nerd @MollieKatzen You are a mother the moment you are pregnant. Every single pregnancy, whether a live baby was born or not, you have their dna running through you as a microchimera. You ARE a mother. https://t.co/51Qqk3JhAB

Sep 13, 2022 · 10 likes · 786 followers View post →
General Secretary Chernenko
@CynicalDiogene · X

https://t.co/95Gudcwa1x https://t.co/Hg4HGnkspy

Aug 22, 2022 · 194 followers View post →
Master Ben Westgate
@BenWestgate_ · X

@SteveThreeP0 @ToastMagnate @SpeedReadDan https://t.co/mvWZil2Xu2

Jun 29, 2022 · 13,532 followers View post →
Fun Haver
@140__Purist · X

@torturedlilith https://t.co/9AZppnpXEI

Feb 3, 2022 · 224 followers View post →
Lorraine Lanning
@Common_SenseCO · X

@drnickgreiner Funny you should mention it, just read about it a few days ago, just fascinating: https://t.co/Z6z77eO6aa Beautiful to know that I carry part of my kids with me for life.

Jan 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,638 followers View post →
OrangeCoinGood
@OrangeCoinGood4 · X

@SFPalps @BadMedicalTakes Where does it come from? https://t.co/bcwnzui1dm https://t.co/acwX30Vm3Z

Jan 22, 2022 · 1,114 followers View post →
Jennifer Depew, RD
@deNutrients · X

RT @MindGarden4: @red666s @deNutrients It’s known autoimmunity can be result of maternal chimerism! In theory if aborted fetal cell DNA fra…

Dec 29, 2021 · 1 share · 28,533 followers View post →
Mind Garden
@MindGarden4 · X

@red666s @deNutrients It’s known autoimmunity can be result of maternal chimerism! In theory if aborted fetal cell DNA fragments used in vaccine cultures end up as contaminant artifacts in host recipient, a potential for chimeric cells to form should be thoroughly investigated! https://t.co/DKfDVYWINt

Dec 29, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 516 followers View post →
Meri
@novak_meri · X

Microchimerism: A new concept, how interesting https://t.co/xWHOCoRuCY

Oct 24, 2021 · 1 like · 226 followers View post →
Nature Yogi Marco Andre
@DjMarcoAndre · X

Microchimerism: A new concept https://t.co/giAOi8lPXy via @exchangle

Mar 24, 2021 · 8,314 followers View post →