Infections during pregnancy can cause severe consequences, and there is a scarcity of treatment options specifically tailored ...

Infections can trigger pregnancy complications, and now, new miniature versions of the placenta are helping show why.

The first panoramic view of infection pathways in the human placenta has been created, which could highlight potential drug targets to develop pregnancy-safe therapies for malaria, toxoplasmosis and ...

"Undead" cells in the placenta that spew proteins may help explain cases of heart failure that happen in late pregnancy and ...

The placenta can be considered the powerhouse of pregnancy. It’s an intricate network of vessels and tissues that nourishes ...

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The placenta is an amazing structure in design and function. This section deals with the placenta in a broad, generalized form and is not by any means all inclusive. Placental pathology is an ...

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A new study has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during ...

The placenta's response to infections from malaria, toxoplasmosis and listeria has been mapped in high resolution, possibly paving the way for new treatment options.

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