Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-specific condition characterized by hypertension and proteinuria, posing risks to both ...

While other viruses can produce similar effects, this is the first time this specific behavior has been spotted. Researchers ...

Researchers discovered that Zika virus constructs nanotubes to transport infection across the placental barrier undetected.

A new study has found that exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy and actually smoking increase the risk of placental ...

The Zika virus builds tiny tunnels, called tunneling nanotubes, to stealthily transport material needed to infect nearby ...

Unlike genetics or age, smoking is a risk factor for numerous diseases that we can actually do something about. By quitting, ...

The processes involved in placental development are highly regulated to ensure normal growth of the developing fetal tissues and the maintenance of a healthy pregnancy. A unique function of the ...