PIEZO1 transcripts in human uterine muscle at term. Green indicates smooth muscle fibers in the uterus, red marks PIEZO1 mRNA, and blue shows cell nuclei. LA JOLLA, CA—When labor begins, the uterus ...
Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure ...
Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, ...
A new study shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, triggers painful intestinal contractions by activating the immune system. The research also finds a more general explanation for how the ...