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In vitro model of the human embryonic disc takes flight - Nature Structural & Molecular Biology

2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (391+ words) In vitro model of the human embryonic disc takes flight Nature Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up…...

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Lab-grown sperm: scientists inch closer to fertility breakthrough

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (209+ words) Sci-fi procedure creates immature human sperm from stem cells, nurturing them on a mouse’s kidney. Sci-fi procedure creates immature human sperm from stem cells, nurturing them on a mouse’s kidney....

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Tissue-resident CD8+ T cells link pregnancy to breast cancer protection - Nature Immunology

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (230+ words) Nature Immunology (2026) Cite this article We discovered that pregnancy promotes the expansion of tissue-resident memory-like CD8+ T (TRM-like) cells in the mammary gland. This expansion is driven by mammary gland alveologenesis and cytokines produced by mammary epithelial cells. Depletion of TRM-like…...

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Mapping the human female reproductive tract - Nature Cell Biology

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (211+ words) Nature Cell Biology (2026) Cite this article A study by He et al. shows that human female upper and lower reproductive tract identities are specified by distinct niches to establish compartment-specific signalling. These WNT- and IGF-driven programs instruct epithelial differentiation into…...

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Sexual health and contraception

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (337+ words) research has historically emphasized the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, often overlooking broader dimensions of well-being and equity. This editorial introduces the Sexual Health and Contraception Collection and highlights a shift toward a more holistic, interdisciplinary framework centered…...

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Environmental roots of neonatal health: how social and structural exposures shape early-life outcomes - Pediatric Research

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1596+ words) Pediatric Research (2026) Cite this article Highlights novel advances in exposomics and place-based policy interventions that target root causes and offer promising strategies to improve perinatal equity. Provides an integrated biological, clinical, and policy framework for disrupting intergenerational cycles of risk…...

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An organoid model of the menstrual cycle - Nature Methods

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (234+ words) An organoid model of the menstrual cycle Nature Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser…...

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Pre and postpartum care for women with existing medical conditions

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (70+ words) This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being. This Collection considers original research into pre‑ and postpartum care for women with pre‑existing medical conditions. Narrative review articles are also welcomed, to our sister journal Scientific…...

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“Breast is Best”: does this also apply to neonatal neuroprotection? - Pediatric Research

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1156+ words) Pediatric Research (2026) Cite this article Hassiotou, F. et al. Breastmilk is a novel source of stem cells with multilineage differentiation potential. Stem Cells 30, 2164–2174 (2012). Kaingade, P. M., Somasundaram, I., Nikam, A. B., Sarang, S. A. & Patel, J. S. Assessment of growth factors…...

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Metabolic bone disease of prematurity – what should we be measuring? - Pediatric Research

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (596+ words) Pediatric Research (2026) Cite this article Summary of current serum, urine, and imaging tests that have been investigated as screening and diagnostic methods for metabolic bone disease of prematurity. Faienza, M. F. et al. Metabolic bone disease of prematurity: diagnosis and management. Front....