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All in your head? Brain research funded by ME Research UK
Prof. Jarred Younger Dr Sarah Knight Prof. Julia Newton Dr Sanjay Kumar Prof. Jo Nijs Prof. Basant Puri
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All in your head? Brain research in ME/CFS
Following last week’s introduction to the brain, here is an overview of some of the brain research conducted in ME/CFS…
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All in your head? An introduction to the brain
This month, our research posts will be focusing on the brain and nervous system in ME/CFS – helping to shine…
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Resetting ME/CFS with epigenetics? Part 1
This month at ME Research UK we are focusing on the exciting world of epigenetics, ahead of a new study…
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Looking back at 2020
Despite the many disruptions to normal life in 2020, it was a busy year for ME Research UK. We were…
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IACFS/ME Conference 2020
A report by Dr Louise Crozier, our Science and Engagement Director. The 13th international scientific conference of the International Association…
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Predicting the severity of post-exertional malaise
Age and recurrent infections are linked to worse PEM in ME/CFS Post-exertional malaise (PEM) – the worsening of symptoms after…
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COVID-19 – should we expect an increase in ME/CFS cases?
A recent review of past infectious epidemics suggests that a subgroup of COVID-19 survivors may suffer from chronic post-viral complications,…
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Hemin protects against CFS-like symptoms in mice
Porphyria therapy may have potential as a treatment in ME/CFS Derived from red blood cells, hemin is a drug sometimes…
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DecodeME – the largest ever ME/CFS DNA study
A collaboration of researchers, patients and advocates today announced £3.2 million in funding for what will be the largest ever…