A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

Can the placenta predict lifelong health? Research shows that placental function may influence future disease risk.

Brain development, especially before birth, is crucial to one’s mental health later in life. We know from previous research that disturbed development in the womb is linked to disorders such as autism ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times ...