Research published yesterday in the journal Nature provides further insight into how the placenta differs from other human organs. Led by scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the ...

The nine-month pregnancy in humans is influenced by the structure of the placenta, according to new research into the evolution of reproduction in mammals which ends a 100-year mystery. The study, by ...

Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor glucose ...

Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor glucose ...

The placenta is a vital organ for fetal development, providing structural support and mediating both nutrient exchange and maternal–fetal immune interactions. However, there are many aspects of murine ...

In the first study of the genomic architecture of the human placenta, scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and their collaborators have confirmed that the normal ...

Preeclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth restriction, and other "great obstetrical syndromes" have been linked to disordered placenta development, so understanding the structure and function of this ...

Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are living longer due to effective medical and surgical management. However, the majority have neurodevelopmental delays or disorders. The role of the ...

The placenta is a temporary organ that grows during pregnancy to filter oxygen, blood, and nutrients to your baby. After you give birth, you will also deliver your placenta shortly after. Sometimes ...

What is placenta accreta? It's a rare condition that affects around 0.2% of pregnancies. Normally, your placenta forms an attachment to the uterine lining, called the endometrium. But if you have ...