Growing tissue from cells in a petri dish is hard enough, but growing multiple types of tissue, connecting them, and keeping them alive for weeks is even more daunting. A team led by Teresa K.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 28, 2025)—The menopause transition can take a physical as well as a mental and emotional toll on many women. A new study suggests that emotions such as anger, irritability, and ...

Scientists say they've made a device in the lab that can mimic the human female reproductive cycle. The researchers hope the device, assembled from living tissue, will lead to new treatments for many ...

It’s ovulation in the lab. A simulated female reproductive system behaves almost like the real thing over 28 days. “Menstruation in a dish is one of my goals,” says Julie Kim of Northwestern ...

For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a menstrual ...

The cervix connects the vagina to the uterus. It plays a major role in the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth. Various health conditions, such as cervical polyps, can affect the ...