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Researchers mapping pregnancy tissues found a completely new type of cell that appears only during gestation. The discovery could help explain pregnancy complications and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Researchers mapping pregnancy at the cellular level found a completely new type of cell that appears only when a woman is pregnant. These mystery cells may help explain how the body creates the perfect environment for a growing baby.
The federal government just announced a groundbreaking $134 million initiative to measure, track, and safely remove microplastics from human bodies and drinking water. Every tested human placenta contains plastic particles, but scientists are finally fighting back.
Scientists discovered hidden genetic signals that could detect pre-eclampsia weeks before symptoms appear, potentially saving thousands of lives. The breakthrough reveals how ancient viral DNA in our genes controls placental health.
A groundbreaking treatment using stem cells from mothers' placentas is giving babies with spina bifida a fighting chance at mobility and normal lives. Six families in a California trial are already celebrating remarkable results.
A new AI tool caught 100% of cases of placenta accreta, a deadly pregnancy complication that current screening methods miss half the time. The breakthrough could save countless mothers' lives.
Scientists are bringing back a century-old treatment that helps wounds heal with less scarring. Sterilized placenta sheets show promising results in both mice and humans.