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 ...

The placenta has long been thought to produce serotonin during pregnancy. But in a new study, Yale researchers shatter the deep-rooted hypothesis — and show that the placenta doesn’t produce serotonin ...

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As explained by Delish, using plastic containers to store food can increase your exposure to microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles that are pervasive in the environment and can be found in ...

Uterotonics (medications used to cause contractions of the womb) may be no more effective than placebo (pretend treatment) or no treatment in avoiding manual removal of the placenta (removal of the ...

This afterbirth has spiritual and religious significance in different parts of the world, says Y.W. Loke in this excerpt from “Life’s Vital Link.” But perhaps it’s overlooked in Western culture since ...

What Is Cord Blood Banking? Cord blood banking is a process of collecting potentially life-saving stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta and storing them for future use. Stem cells are ...

DUBAI, 27th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The Third Dubai Stem Cell Conference, organised by the First Stem Cell and Genomics Laboratory, formerly known as the Hortmann Stem Cell Laboratory, concluded ...

The placenta keeps the fetus healthy in the womb and, after birth, can be donated to strangers to offer "miraculous" healing power. The Cleveland Clinic describes the vital role of a healthy placenta.