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Researchers have uncovered the link between the hormone GDF15 and morning sickness during pregnancy, revealing how lower levels in pregnant women lead to lower sensitivity to the hormone and increase the risk of hyperemesis gravidarum. The international consortium of researchers, including Marlena Fejzo from the University of Southern California, published their findings in Nature, offering potential treatment options for pregnant women affected by hyperemesis gravidarum.
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How could this research contribute to the advancement of personalized medicine for pregnant women, allowing for tailored treatment based on individual differences in GDF15 levels?
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