Dr Courtney Hanna and her team at the University of Cambridge are investigating the epigenetic changes that influence the growth and development of the placenta - a vital but poorly understood organ.
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Dave Grattan: Prolactin, the hormone that does everything
Professor Dave Grattan and his team at the University of Otago are investigating the multifaceted role of the hormone prolactin in pregnancy.
Sam Behjati: The placenta is a genetic dumpster fire
Sam and his colleagues have discovered that the placenta is packed with genetic mutations, many of which are found in cancer.
Ros John: Why the placenta is the battleground between mum and dad
Ros’s research focuses on understanding maternal mental health, imprinted genes and the role of the placenta during pregnancy and even beyond.