Placenta

Melatonin Shows Potential in Reducing Fetal Membrane Inflammation Linked to Preterm Birth, Study Suggests Melatonin, a hormone best known for regulating sleep, may play a critical role in mitigating inflammation …

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Neonatal Health: What the Evidence Shows As of April 2026, extensive research continues to support the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, with no evidence …

Immune Switch in Uterus Linked to Preeclampsia and Early Pregnancy Failure Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have identified a critical immune pathway involving a molecule called …

Stem Cell Therapy Combined with Fetal Surgery Shows Promise for Spina Bifida Treatment A phase 1 clinical trial published in The Lancet has demonstrated that combining stem cell therapy with …

Fetal Yawning May Signal Mild Stress, Study Finds Even in the womb, fetuses yawn—a behavior observed as early as 11 weeks of gestation. New research published February 25, 2026, in …

Microplastics Found in Prostate Cancer Tumors: A Growing Concern A new study has revealed the presence of microplastics in a significant majority of prostate cancer tumors, raising concerns about the …

PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy Disrupts Placental Function Table of Contents PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy Disrupts Placental Function The Placenta: A Vital Barrier Developing a 3D Placenta Model Key Findings: PFAS …