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Genetic Research Reveals Links to Hyperemesis Gravidarum

4/15/2026

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Recent research links genetic factors to hyperemesis gravidarum, including GDF15 and IGFBP7.
Whole-exome sequencing has identified new variants in GDF15.
Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project and other genomic studies help explain how genetics influence pregnancy outcomes.
Other findings examine maternal health factors, including marijuana use, and genetic regulation of female fecundity to improve care.

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Story summary

Recent research links genetic factors to hyperemesis gravidarum, including GDF15 and IGFBP7.
Whole-exome sequencing has identified new variants in GDF15.
Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project and other genomic studies help explain how genetics influence pregnancy outcomes.
Other findings examine maternal health factors, including marijuana use, and genetic regulation of female fecundity to improve care.