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Wiped out. Energy and the mitochondria in ME/CFS
Dr Eleanor Roberts explores the processes by which our body generates energy, and how these may be disrupted in people…
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Mitochondria and CFS
Dr Eleanor Roberts Our previous article discussed mitochondria structure, function and metabolism; here we put some of that knowledge into…
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Mitochondria – An overview of structure and function
Dr Eleanor Roberts Mitochondria are small organelles found in large quantities in almost all cells of the body. They are…
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Viruses make a comeback
Following our recent call for grant applications on the viral causes of ME/CFS, Cort Johnson from the Health Rising blog takes a…
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Increased microRNAs indicate endothelial dysfunction
Dr Francisco Westermeier and colleagues at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Austria have just published the first paper…
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Calling all researchers
ME Research UK, with the financial support of The Gordon Parish Charitable Trust, is pleased to an announce an open…
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In the balance. Immune-system research in ME/CFS part 2
Here is the second part of Dr Eleanor Roberts’ article looking at ways in which the immune system may be…
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In the balance. Immune-system research in ME/CFS part 1
Following her introduction last week, Dr Eleanor Roberts now takes a look at some of the ways in which the…
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In the balance. An introduction to the immune system
The purpose of our immune system is to protect the body from invading infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria…