The developing fetus undergoes a dynamic period of rapid growth that is responsive to
changes in the in utero environment that may contribute to the development of fetal growth …

The placenta is essential for the efficient delivery of nutrients and oxygen from mother to
fetus to maintain normal fetal growth. Dysfunctional placental development underpins many …

Background Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) are increasingly used in humans;
however, their impact is now questioned. At blastocyst stage, the trophectoderm is directly in …

The use of in vitro tools to study trophoblast differentiation and function is essential to
improve understanding of normal and abnormal placental development. The relative …

Research into the human placenta's complex functioning is complicated by a lack of suitable
physiological in vivo models. Two complementary approaches have emerged recently to …

One of the paradoxes of human development lies in its temporary dependence on an
extracorporeal organ, the placenta. The placenta is this complex entity that interfaces with …

Size at birth is a critical determinant of life expectancy, and is dependent primarily on the
placental supply of nutrients. However, the placenta is not just a passive organ for the …

Introduction The pathological decrease of fetal growth during gestation can lead to
subsequent poor health outcomes for the fetus. This process is commonly controlled by the …

Background The placenta is the principal organ regulating intrauterine growth and
development, performing critical functions on behalf of the developing fetus. The delineation …

Introduction To characterize normative morphometric, textural and microstructural placental
development by applying advanced and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (qMRI) …