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Largest Genetic Study Reveals New Biological Clues for Severe Pregnancy Sickness

The USC research team that recently identified the hormone-encoding gene GDF15 as a key driver of pregnancy sickness has identified 9 additional genes linked to its most severe form, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).

15 Apr 2026

Single-Cell Mapping Uncovers Insights Into Pregnancy Complications

The biological connection between a pregnant woman and her developing baby has been mapped in unprecedented detail by UC San Francisco scientists, revealing new cell types and insights into conditions such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and miscarriage.

9 Apr 2026

Study Explains How LACTIN-V Reduces Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis

A new study from the Kwon Lab at the Ragon Institute, published in Cell Host & Microbe, provides the most detailed picture yet of how a promising bacterial therapy works to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) and why it works better for some women than others.

30 Mar 2026

Gut Microbes Reshape Ovarian Aging in Mice

Findings indicate gut microbes impact ovarian function in mice, offering insights into reproductive aging and potential microbiome-based health interventions.

12 Mar 2026

Mechanical Forces Inside Tumors Promote Breast Cancer Growth and Invasion

A new study led by researchers at Adelaide University and published in Science Advances has revealed why some cancers can grow and survive in the body, while others cannot.

10 Mar 2026

Ancestry-Specific Genetic Models Advance Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among women of African ancestry.

4 Feb 2026

Interferon Response in Female Brains Linked to Alzheimer's Progression

More than seven million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and two-thirds of them are women, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The O'Banion Lab at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester has long been studying this disease and is looking more closely at the differences between male and female brains.

30 Dec 2025

Nanoplastics Accelerate Ovarian Cancer Growth At Real-World Exposure Levels

Research shows polystyrene nanoplastics accelerate ovarian cancer growth by activating CDK4/6 pathways, with Palbociclib offering a potential countermeasure.

19 Nov 2025

Optical Genome Mapping Reveals Overlooked Causes of Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy loss may occur in as many as 25% of all pregnancies. Most of these losses occur in the first trimester, and about half are caused by genetic or chromosomal issues.

18 Nov 2025

The First Parent-Of-Origin Gene Atlas of The Mammary Gland

This study maps dynamic gene expression in mouse mammary glands, revealing insights into lactation, maternal health, and breast cancer risk through imprinting.

18 Sep 2025

Microarray Profiling Identifies LINC00974 as a Sensitive Marker for Breast Cancer Risk

In the post-genomic era, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as critical regulators in various cancers and hold potential as minimally invasive diagnostic biomarkers.

16 Sep 2025

Maternal Genetics May Play a Larger Role in Child’s Weight Than Paternal Genes

A mother's genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father's, as a result of a concept known as genetic nurture, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

6 Aug 2025

CD276 Antibody Strategy Offers Hope For Immune-Resistant Lung Tumors

The study highlights 8H8_SDIE's role in activating NK cells against NSCLC, offering a new strategy for patients resistant to conventional immunotherapies.

6 Aug 2025

Blocking TG2 Could Help Immune Cells Attack Ovarian Tumors

The study reveals TG2's role in ovarian cancer metastasis, suggesting that its inhibition could re-educate the immune system for better anti-tumor efficacy.

30 Jul 2025

3D-Printed MXene Scaffolds for Brain Injury Recovery

Research on MXene-ECM scaffolds reveals their potential in enhancing electrical stimulation for neural repair, crucial for addressing neurotrauma challenges.

25 Jul 2025

Cell Adhesion Mechanisms Behind Endometriosis Spread

The study uncovers how ovarian ECM tropism influences endometriotic cell adhesion, paving the way for novel strategies to combat endometriosis effectively.

2 Jul 2025

Placenta and Hormone Levels in the Womb May Have Been Key Driver in Human Evolution, Say Researchers

The placenta and the hormones it produces may have played a crucial role in the evolution of the human brain, while also leading to the behavioral traits that have made human societies able to thrive and expand, according to a new hypothesis proposed by researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford.

18 Jun 2025