Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to almost 200 genetic variants

In a research of greater than 2300 folks with persistent fatigue syndrome, 91 per cent had these genetic variants, in a discovery that might enhance prognosis and remedy

By David Cox

Scientists have found doable genetic danger components concerned in persistent fatigue syndrome (CFS), also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).

ME/CFS is a poorly understood situation characterised by persistent fatigue and mind fog. It’s thought to have an effect on round 17 million folks worldwide.

To higher perceive its trigger, Steve Gardner at UK biotechnology firm PrecisionLife and his colleagues analysed DNA samples from 2382 members of the UK Biobank research, all of whom had …