Up to 30 percent of babies in neonatal intensive care will be impacted by a rare disorder. Currently, that equates to around 500 babies born each year who have a rare undiagnosed genetic disorder.

The proper development and function of the placenta are essential for the success of pregnancy and the well-being of both the fetus and the mother. Placental vascular function facilitates efficient f....

Many women have no idea about the potential complications until they happen. Without discussion there is no treatment or prevention There is an inherent tension between two basic facts about childbirth. On the one hand, it has happened billions and…

Humanities and social science funding has been cut from the Marsden Fund, the main fund for 'blue-skies' research in Aotearoa New Zealand. The areas that have been cut include research in subjects lik...

A team creating virtual models of the heart and placenta to study links between low birth weight babies and heart disease has secured $1 million in funding.