Lens Posts

June 1, 2010

The vessel of life

Understanding the ductus arteriosus could avoid a common surgery

By Leslie Hast
June 1, 2010

Big problems for small lungs

Helping little ones breathe may lead to long-term problems

By Carole Bartoo
June 1, 2010

‘Placental clock’ sets human birth timing

By Leigh MacMillan, Ph.D.
June 1, 2010

A complex infection

Immature intestines at risk for destructive infection, inflammation

By Kathy Whitney
June 1, 2010

Meeting the challenges of preterm birth

A Lens magazine special issue

By Bill Snyder
June 1, 2010

Born too soon

Can evolution guide the search for genes involved in preterm birth?

By Leigh MacMillan, Ph.D.