International study (Fejzo et al. 2024) helped by Generation Scotland volunteers, links hormone (GDF15) to developing pregnancy sickness. In an international study helped by Generation Scotland volunteers, a protein called GDF15 has been linked to developing pregnancy sickness. Analysis of GDF15 in GS volunteers helped show how it normally affects the general population. The BBC featured this research, Hyperemesis: Scientists make pregnancy sickness cure breakthrough Researchers have found that the hormone may cause nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, depending on how much of the hormone is made, and how sensitive the mother is to it. This international research could help prevent and treat pregnancy sickness, which affects as many as 70% of women during pregnancy. The Guardian featured this research, Morning sickness breakthrough raises hopes of possible cure Generation Scotland made an animated research summary of this featured on social media, shown below. This article was published on 2024-08-02
