Researchers from Aarhus University have uncovered how cells in the cervix actively detect and combat infections. Using patient-derived mini-organs and advanced single-cell mapping, the study reveals a ...

To create a cervix-on-a-chip, the researchers added cells that line the cervical canal to one channel of a microfluidic device. To an adjacent channel, they introduced cervical fibroblasts that form ...

A friable cervix occurs when the cervix becomes more sensitive than usual. This can include symptoms like bleeding after intercourse. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and uterus. The term ...

The cervix is the doorway between your vagina and uterus. It’s the bottom part of your uterus located at the very top of your vagina and looks kind of like a small doughnut. The opening in the center ...

An incompetent cervix is a condition where your cervix opens too early during pregnancy. It's also called cervical insufficiency. This can cause you to have a miscarriage or to give birth too early.

Scientists at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and the University of California, Davis, have developed a microfluidic model of the human cervix. This ...

Bumps or lumps on the cervix may be benign or noncancerous growths, such as polyps or cysts. In some cases, however, they may indicate the presence of cervical cancer. A doctor might discover a bump ...