Breakthrough Discovery: Link Between GDF15 and Morning Sickness Unveiled
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nature.com
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California and the University of Cambridge has found a link between the protein GDF15 and the risk of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, known as hyperemesis gravidarum. The study, which analyzed genetic data from over 500,000 women, identified a genetic variant associated with higher levels of GDF15, which in turn increased the risk of experiencing severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The findings could potentially lead to the development of new treatments for this condition.