Neuroscientists often talk about the “hard problem” of consciousness, which refers to the difficulty in understanding how ...
Fetal development is a critical stage with effects that can last throughout life. Yet, identifying the effects of maternal psychological stress on the fetus has been difficult, mainly because ...
Indian scientists have engineered a groundbreaking placenta-on-a-chip, replicating the organ's vital functions in a lab. This ...
Preeclampsia can reduce blood flow to the fetus, restricting their food and oxygen supply. This, in turn, can affect development and may result in a low birth weight or preterm birth. In severe cases, ...