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Pregnant women living with sickle cell disease are at increased risk of preeclampsia. A new study shows that a common diagnostic test can help predict their health outcomes.

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What Makes Malaria-Infected Cells Stick?

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A Tissue-Sized Cell with Billions of Nuclei 

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Mitochondria: The Powerhouse of the Placenta

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Shifting Parturition Perspectives in Perinatology Research

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Viral Immune Responses Suppress a Gestational Hormone

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Placental Gene Expression Hints at Preterm Birth

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Infographic: Early Placenta Development Sets the Stage

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The Ephemeral Life of the Placenta

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The Cellular Intricacies of the Human Placenta

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The Biggest Breakthroughs in Cell Biology in 2025

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Universe 25 Experiment

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The Gollum Effect: 44 Percent of Scientists Report Territorial Research Experiences

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

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December 2025, Issue 1

Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Human iPSC-derived Models for Brain Disease Research

Human iPSC-derived Models for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment 

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