We may finally know what kick-starts muscle contractions in childbirth

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What happened

An influx of immune cells into the uterus may be what initiates childbirth.These grab on to muscle cells via tiny tubes and send across mitochondria to provide energy for contractions…

Key facts

  • Reported by New Scientist and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 UTC.

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