Human fetal tissue research has helped in the development of some vaccines.

Significant differences in the gene activity of the fetal intestine, brain and placenta were identified, depending on the microbes in the mother's body and the compounds produced by them. The findings ...

Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring. Oregon Health & Science University ...

A balanced maternal diet throughout gestation is essential for optimal fetal development in beef cattle. Nutritional inputs not only determine immediate outcomes such as fetal weight and organ ...

Many factors, including genetics, stress, and environmental exposure, can shape pregnancy and fetal development. Physicians who care for pregnant patients and their babies before and after birth work ...

A far-reaching education bill that requires students to learn about “human embryological and fetal development,” mandates ...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development - with semen from men who regularly consume ...