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The impact of immunoglobulins from post-infectious ME/CFS on mitochondria

Prof. Bhupesh Prusty and his team have recently published results from their ME Research UK-funded study investigating how viral infections…

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Lyme disease and ME/CFS – our articles

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can usually be treated with a course…

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Heightened antibody responses to herpesviruses in females with ME/CFS

A recent study analysed over 800 blood samples from 40 females with ME/CFS compared to 16 healthy controls. The study…

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Brain connectivity changes in ME/CFS – an article in the European Medical Journal

An article published in the European Medical Journal (EMJ) – which aims to “elevate the quality of healthcare globally” – has summarised an “in press paper”,…

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Does COVID-19 increase the risk of allergies?

A recent Medscape article pondered whether long COVID may be associated with development of allergies. The author of the news…

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The gut microbiome and ME/CFS – what is the link?

Research has identified that the gut microbiome – the microorganisms (bacteria viruses, and fungi) living in the digestive system –…

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Evidence of impaired regulation of the opioid system in ME/CFS and fibromyalgia

A team of researchers including Prof. Jo Nijs, Associate Prof. Andrea Polli, Jente Van Campenhout, and Jolien Hendrix – all of whom have…

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Endothelial dysfunction in ME/CFS – our articles

The endothelium – a thin layer of cells lining every blood vessel – plays a pivotal role in regulating blood…

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New study to create an accurate biomarker panel for ME/CFS

ME Research UK is delighted to announce that we have awarded funding to a team of interdisciplinary researchers led by…

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A new hypothesis could explain the multisystem and chronic nature of both ME/CFS and long COVID

A team of researchers, including Associate Prof Rob Wüst who is currently working on a project funded by ME Research…