The female reproductive tract, which includes the oviducts, uterus, cervix and vagina, is derived from the Müllerian ducts that form in both male and female fetuses. The Müllerian ducts are composed ...

A mesmerizing 6-minute time lapse shows a single cell dividing seemingly endlessly until what was once a yellow blob has become a wriggling, darting salamander tadpole. Meiosis is a specialized form ...

BOSTON — So-called “organs on a chip” — small blobs of tissue growing in lab dishes that mimic the function of their human counterparts — have promise for basic science and drug development. And those ...

Leonardo da Vinci's 500-year-old illustrations of human anatomy are uncannily accurate with just one major exception: the female reproductive system. That's probably because Leonardo had a tough time ...

Food is one of the building blocks for the body. The uterus is one of the most vital organs in a woman's body. As the basic part of the female reproductive system, it plays a prime role in the ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama said this week that a woman's ability to carry the gift of life is "the least of" what the female reproductive system can do, drawing criticism from pro-life activists ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns have arisen about the potential impacts of the disease on reproductive outcomes. A limited number of studies have suggested that the causative agent – severe ...