Obstetrics & gynaecology
Meconium helps map prenatal metal exposure
Newly published research sheds light on how and where New York's youngest residents are exposed to environmental metals before they are even born.
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Embryonic Structures: News and Research on Embryonic Structures
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Genetics
New clues to preventing stillbirth: Research highlights premature placental aging
Flinders University researchers have uncovered a biological process that could explain some stillbirths and pave the way for early detection and prevention.
Dec 22, 2025
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Genetics
Researchers uncover the earliest stages of human placenta formation
A gene that turns on very early in embryonic development could be key to the formation of the placenta, which provides the developing fetus with what it needs to thrive during gestation.
Dec 5, 2025
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Diabetes
New clues reveal how gestational diabetes affects offspring
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely understood.
Nov 18, 2025
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Health
Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher risk of preterm birth
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 over generations.
Nov 3, 2025
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Widely-used technique for assessing IVF embryos may be flawed, study suggests
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is likely to overestimate the number of embryos with abnormalities, suggests a study published in Nature Biotechnology.
Oct 23, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Unique marker for pericytes could help forge new path for pulmonary hypertension care
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare condition that's difficult to treat. The hallmarks of the disease—narrowing of the arterioles and capillaries that deliver blood to the lungs—force the heart to work harder. ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Neuroscience
Brain-on-a-chip technology reveals how sepsis and neurodegenerative diseases damage the brain
In lieu of animal experiments, researchers from the University of Rochester are using state-of-the-art microchips with human tissue to better understand how the brain operates under healthy conditions and is damaged through ...
Oct 7, 2025
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
'Good' gut bacteria can boost placenta for healthier pregnancy
Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the placenta's production of hormones critical for a healthy ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Health
Q&A: What risks does sickness pose in pregnancy?
The cold and flu season is beginning amid conflicting guidance on vaccination and the use of acetaminophen—a common fever-reducing drug sold under brand names such as Tylenol—during pregnancy. Adrienne Antonson is a professor ...
Oct 6, 2025
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