By laying the genetic risk signals over their new cell atlas, the team found the answers. They discovered that preeclampsia ...

When does the circadian clock start ticking? A new study shows that fetal clocks synchronize to the mother in the womb via hormones, highlighting the importance of light and sleep during pregnancy.

The nanozymes hypothesis proposes that mineral nanoparticles drove chemical evolution on early Earth, helping transform inert matter into life through catalytic and environmental processes.

Using single-cell sequencing and spatial tools, researchers have created the most comprehensive map of the maternal–fetal interface yet.

Clay ornaments created 15,000 years ago show that symbolic expression began before agriculture. Evidence suggests both children and adults participated, highlighting early social and cultural ...

Scientists have created a super-map of the brain containing 30 million cells to trace the prenatal origins of diseases.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced it is seeking innovative ideas to strengthen mental health supports for students ...

Ten whales helped a mama sperm whale give birth—giving us a glimpse into whale culture and why animals help each other out.

Advocates for Early Childhood Iowa told lawmakers they believe federal funding can be drawn down without the need to move certain funding streams to state Department of Health and Human ...

From her studies, Fiona concluded that the relative absence of creepy-crawlies was the biggest reason chimpanzees build nests ...

The rate of Canadians dying in childbirth appears to be rising — from about six per 100,000 live births in 2014 to about 12.6 ...

Children exposed to maternal smoking before birth are more likely to experience behavioral and mental health challenges, ...