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. The placenta ...
Researchers at the Babraham Institute have ‘listened in’ to the communication between the embryo and the womb lining at the ...
The image shows the longitudinal UFF-PAM placenta on day 8, day 10, day 12, and day 15. Blood vessels diameter and density increased by more than 200% over this period. DURHAM, N.C. -- Physicians and ...
When you’re expecting, your body focuses on different types of hormone production, and oestrogen is a shining star among them ...
Kisspeptin is a pregnancy hormone produced by the placenta, and its levels rise rapidly in the first trimester. Research shows that women who experience early pregnancy loss often have significantly ...
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on placental development. Study: Influence of ...