Gynecology

Genetics of Maternal Obesity and the Trophoblast Transcriptome   What is the Trophoblast Transcriptome (TT)? The TT is the collection of all genes that are active in the placenta. The trophoblast is a layer of cells in the placenta that helps to nourish the developing baby. The study is looking Read more…

Genetics of Uterine Atony What is Uterine Atony? Uterine atony is when a woman’s uterus, which is the organ where a baby grows during pregnancy, doesn’t tighten up as it should after giving birth. When the uterus tightens, it helps to stop the bleeding that naturally happens after a baby Read more…