A newly created cell model of the amniotic sac could reveal new insights into early pregnancy, as well as generate helpful ...

In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be ...

Pregnant women undergo all kinds of medical checks. This is to monitor the health of both the mother and child and to detect ...

Key takeaways: For most women with placenta accreta spectrum disorder, leaving the placenta in situ did not lead to serious complications. This may be an alternative to cesarean hysterectomy for ...

A donated placenta has been used to make a specialist tissue graft and help save the eyesight of an acid attack victim.

A donated placenta has been used to help save a man's eye after an acid attack. Acid was squirted into Paul Laskey's face causing severe chemical burns to his eye, "melting" both the inner and ...

Third-degree burns are being healed using placenta as the results of Mary Townsend's placenta treatment are impressive.

The same qualities that make placentas so valuable during pregnancy make them profoundly useful for healing burns and wounds, too. So why do we throw so many away?

Placenta previa is a complication of pregnancy that causes the placenta to tear away from the uterus. Find out what the symptoms are and how it’s treated.