Morning sickness is a common condition affecting around 70% of pregnant individuals, characterized by nausea and vomiting. While typically resolving after the first trimester, it can persist throughout pregnancy for a minority. Severe cases, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), affect about 3% of pregnant individuals and can lead to dehydration and hospitalization. Research by Marlena Fejzo aims to uncover the genetics behind HG, identifying two key genes, GDF15 and IGFBP7, that contribute to this debilitating condition, highlighting ongoing gaps in women's health research.
We put men on the moon decades ago, but women are still dying from severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
She [Fejzo] conducted an analysis of people with HG that identified two genes involved: GDF15 and IGFBP7.
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