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Paul Welsh and Naveed Sattar were part of a multinational team, including researchers from Scotland, California, Sri Lanka, and beyond, which conducted a groundbreaking study on pregnancy-related nausea. Published in Nature, their research highlights the role of GDF-15, a hormone previously linked to various physiological processes, in the occurrence of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This study not only illuminates the biological mechanisms underlying these common symptoms but also emphasizes the potential for developing targeted therapies. The collaborative effort underscores the importance of international partnerships in advancing medical research and has attracted considerable attention from the media for its implications in improving maternal health worldwide.

First published: 28 February 2024