We used human heart, placenta and testis total RNA (Clontech) and human brain poly(A) + RNA (Clontech) for cDNA synthesis using M-MLV reverse transcriptase (Promega) and random hexamers (Promega).

A new study has found that exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy and actually smoking increase the risk of placental abruption, a complication that can be fatal to both parent and baby ...

“She was telling me that the placenta – which gives nutrients to the baby, it is like core to growing a baby – is 98% the man,” said the model in disbelief. “I’ve asked a few men and ...

Jesy broke down in tears as she revealed she has been undergoing ultrasound scans twice a week because of the potential "complications" of her unborn twins sharing a placenta. Jesy explained to ...

The findings revealed that smoking during pregnancy accounts for 2.8% of placental abruption cases. Additionally, even among non-smoking pregnant women, second-hand smoke exposure contributed to 3 ...