Human newborns arrive remarkably underdeveloped. The reason lies in a deep evolutionary trade-off between big brains, bipedalism and the limits of motherhood.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered a new cellular mechanism behind how humans ...

Human fetal tissue research has helped in the development of some vaccines.

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Washington Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Male and female brains begin developing differently in the womb. Here's how genetics, hormones, and prenatal biology shape brain structure, behaviour, and mental health outcomes before birth.

Bills to require schools to show fetal development videos are spreading. Credit: Science Photo Library/ Getty Images. The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to ...