Marlena Fejzo

Rebekah White, a freelance science journalist, discusses the challenges of public engagement in climate engineering projects, emphasizing the need for collaboration and transparency. Marlena Fejzo, a scientist at the Center for Genetic Epidemiology, shares her journey from battling hyperemesis gravidarum to uncovering genetic links and potential treatments for this serious pregnancy complication. The conversation highlights the importance of community trust in geoengineering and recent advancements in women's health.

Marlena Fejzo, a geneticist and Research Director at the HER Foundation, dives into the intriguing world of hyperemesis gravidarum. She discusses the genetic factors behind extreme pregnancy nausea and how misconceptions have shaped perceptions of morning sickness. Listeners are taken on a historical journey, exposing the medical myths surrounding nausea and the emotional toll it takes on expectant parents. The exploration of a gene linked to severe vomiting reveals unexpected scientific breakthroughs while challenging outdated beliefs about this common condition.