In silico and experimental approaches have allowed an ever-growing understanding of the
interactions within the microbiota. For instance, recently acquired data have increased …

During the last decade, organs-on-chips or organoids microphysiological analysis platforms
(MAP) have garnered attention in the practical applications of disease models, drug …

Research focused on human reproductive biology has primarily relied upon clinical samples
affording mainly descriptive studies with limited implementation of functional or mechanistic …

The human microbiome orchestrates a variety of metabolic, immunological and regulatory
functions in health and disease. However, experimentally dissecting host–microbiome …

The female reproductive system comprises the internal and external genitalia, which
communicate through intricate endocrine pathways. Besides secreting hormones that …

Preterm birth, the leading cause of perinatal morbidity, often follows premature labor, a
syndrome whose prevention remains a challenge. To better understand the relationship …

Non-human animals represent a large and important feature in the history of biomedical
research. The validity of their use, in terms of reproducible outcomes and translational …

Bacterial infections with Group B Streptococcus (GBS) are an important cause of adverse
outcomes in pregnant individuals, neonates, and infants. GBS is a common commensal in …

Introduction During pregnancy, the growth of the fetus is supported by the exchange of
nutrients, waste, and other molecules between maternal and fetal circulations in the utero …

This review considers fully three-dimensional biomaterial environments of varying
complexity as these pertain to research on the placenta. The developments in placental cell …