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Gym teacher Hank gives us the full story of the past, present, and future of birth control.

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A new experimental design that can sustain mouse embryos outside the uterus means that soon, we may be able to watch mammalian embryo development in real time.

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With a greater understanding of biological mechanisms, humans may be able to take a devastating birth defect and turn it into a treatment for cancer.

Let's talk about some of the awesome single dads out there in the animal kingdom!

Pregnancy is quite a feat. The embryo manages to develop, get food, and get rid of their waste, all while staying under the radar of their parent’s immune system.

Also known as the womb, the uterus is a pear-shaped, hollow, muscular organ in mammals.
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A Twig Science
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The carrying of one or more developing foetuses in the womb of a female, from conception to birth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...

This video features Dr. Ayodyha, a pediatrician from Sri Lanka who came to the UK to gain experience and skills that she can use to improve healthcare services in her home country. She is part of a program that requires her to work in...

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Placenta Previa (Low Lying Placenta) | Risk Factors, Symptoms & Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment



Placenta Previa is an obstetrical condition involving the implantation of the placenta near or over the internal cervical...