A gene that turns on very early in embryonic development could be key to the formation of the placenta, which provides the ...

Les PFAS, à des niveaux de ceux rencontrés dans la vie courante, peuvent modifier le fonctionnement du placenta dès le premier trimestre de grossesse ...

Most studies rely on forever chemicals detected late in pregnancy or cell models, so do not reflect real-life exposure ...

The placenta is critical for the development of mammalian embryos as it is needed for the exchange of gases, nutrients and waste products between mother and baby. The placenta is also a source of ...

Jean-François Bodart does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Sexual selection enhances opportunities to mate, the tail of male peacocks being an iconic example. Biologists have found that sexual selection and 'placentation' -- the formation of a placenta -- are ...