Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the embryo must securely "land" and connect with the mother's blood supply—a process ...

New UAB research uncovers how NFAT helps uterine NK cells support early placenta development, shedding light on pregnancy health and the roots of complications like preeclampsia.

A new study identifies numerous pathways by which the gut microbiome may change the immune system. During pregnancy, a woman's immune system changes dramatically but researchers don't yet understand ...

In a recent study published in Clinical Microbiology, a group of researchers investigated how gut microbiota and metabolite changes relate to immune function during pregnancy by comparing the gut ...

Pregnancy triggers profound immune adaptations to ensure fetal tolerance and successful delivery; however, these changes can alter maternal susceptibility to various diseases. Traditional models of ...

The anti-inflammatory shift in mid-pregnancy may be linked to changes in gut microbiota, which, in turn, may wield their influence through fecal and plasma metabolites. Midway through a normal ...

Researchers found a molecular mechanism, shared in cancer and pregnancy, that suppresses the immune system. Block this mechanism, called B7-H4, and the immune system revs up to slow cancer's growth.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. When you were a child, it seemed like an ingenious plan: Splash hot water on your face and stagger into the kitchen, letting out a moan ...

Vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. These antibodies were detected not only in blood, but also in the nasal mucosa, the site where whooping cough ...

During pregnancy, a woman's immune system changes dramatically but researchers don't yet understand all the underlying mechanisms. A new study shows how the gut microbiota may play a role. In a paper ...