Every person who has ever been pregnant leaves a biological trace that is far more intimate than a family photo album. During ...

Scientists create a ‘mini-womb’ 3D model on a microfluidic chip which could lead to treatments for women affected by infertility.

Implantation, one of the most poorly understood phases of early human development, occurs in the depths of the womb, at a ...

The discovery of a gene essential to early embryonic development sheds light on the preliminary stages of human placenta formation. A team led by scientists from the University of California San Diego ...

In search of younger-looking skin, humans turn to all manner of bizarre treatments, from fish jizz to menstrual blood.

I'm sharing the fascinating science behind the placenta—an organ unique to pregnancy! In this video, I break down what the ...

Projects include advancing control strategies against common hog industry diseases, helping humans by increasing the use of ...

At first glance, it looks like the start of a human pregnancy: A ball-shaped embryo presses into the lining of the uterus ...

Australian researchers have identified premature placental ageing as a key factor behind some stillbirths, opening the door ...

The mystery of early embryonic communication is starting to be unraveled thanks to a new stem cell-based model.

Scientists learned to treat deadly diseases by using viruses to deliver cutting-edge genetic therapies.

Researchers at the Babraham Institute have ‘listened in’ to the communication between the embryo and the womb lining at the ...