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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicHuman placenta

Topic: human placenta

Foetuses are not surrounded by bacteria in the womb, UK study finds

Tens of millions have been spent researching microbial communities in the womb and hundreds of papers published. But not all scientists share the excitement.

‘It’s like having a cyborg baby’ — in a first, microplastics found in human placenta

According to study in Italy, pigmented plastic particles less than 10 micrometers in size were found in both foetal and maternal placenta.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.