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‘Battle of the sexes’ begins in womb as father and mother’s genes tussle over nutrition
Cambridge scientists have identified a key signal that the fetus uses to control its supply of nutrients from the placenta, revealing a tug-of-war between genes inherited from the father and
Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care and will free up beds ahead of winter
The first analysis of a new point-of-care “nucleic acid test” for SARS-CoV-2 in a UK hospital setting shows these machines dramatically reduce time spent on COVID-19 ‘holding’ wards – allowing
High levels of oestrogen in the womb linked to autism
Scientists have identified a link between exposure to high levels of oestrogen sex hormones in the womb and the likelihood of developing autism. The findings were published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
The archive of Professor Sir Robert Edwards, IVF pioneer, reveals his struggle for recognition of an unsung female colleague and fair access to treatment for all
The private papers of IVF pioneer, Professor Sir Robert Edwards, has opened to the public at Cambridge University’s Churchill Archives Centre, from Monday 10 June, 2019. Robert Edwards worked for over
