Researchers have discovered how unstructured segments of surface proteins regulate the biological function of a cell. Their ...

A new study reports that prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos is associated with lasting changes in the ...

Microplastics have been found in human bones and bone marrow, damaging stem cells and potentially increasing inflammation, ...

In a major breakthrough for pregnancy research, scientists have 3D bioprinted “mini placentas”. The miniature organs, or ...

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, brain tissue, and even bones, where they may weaken skeletal structure and ...

A study of human placentas suggests that urban air pollution may push the organ's resident immune cells into an inflammatory state.

A new Genomic Press Interview highlights Dr. Alex Tsompanidis’ academic journey and his research exploring the links between placental function, human brain evolution and autism. The Cambridge ...

Pregnancy is often described as a journey of transformation, both physically and emotionally. Among the many changes a woman’s body undergoes, the development of the placenta is one of the most ...

The placenta has long been thought to produce serotonin during pregnancy. But in a new study, Yale researchers shatter the deep-rooted hypothesis—and show that the placenta doesn't produce serotonin ...

The placenta has long been thought to produce serotonin during pregnancy. But in a new study, Yale researchers shatter the deep-rooted hypothesis — and show that the placenta doesn’t produce serotonin ...