Research published yesterday in the journal Nature provides further insight into how the placenta differs from other human organs. Led by scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the ...

Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor glucose ...

Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor glucose ...

The nine-month pregnancy in humans is influenced by the structure of the placenta, according to new research into the evolution of reproduction in mammals which ends a 100-year mystery. The study, by ...

The placenta is a pancake-shaped organ that develops within the wall of your uterus and connects to your baby though the umbilical cord. By the end of pregnancy, it grows to be about 9 inches in ...

About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health ...

Researchers found that placentas in stillbirth cases show signs of accelerated biological aging driven by circular RNAs.

Everyone celebrates the baby – but forgets the organ that made it all possible. The placenta is a medical marvel that deserves a little more of the spotlight. What makes the placenta truly fascinating ...

To help close this knowledge gap, Lewis, along with placenta researcher Michelle Desforges at the University of Manchester, and bioinformatician Michele Darrow at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, ...

If you’ve ever owned a spider plant, you’ll know they love making babies. They do it with pride, presenting their offspring ...