Scientists have found the first solid evidence that genes play a key role in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating illness affecting millions worldwide. The landmark DecodeME study, the largest genetic investigation of ME/CFS ever conducted, analyzed DNA from 15,579 patients and compared it to 259,909 control samples. Researchers discovered eight distinct regions in the human genome where people with ME/CFS show significant differences from the general population. “These findings provide the first robust evidence for genetic contributions to ME risk,” said Professor Chris Ponting, lead investigator from the University of Edinburgh, who previously worked on the Human Genome … Continue reading Genetic Breakthrough: 8 DNA Regions Linked to ME/CFS in 15,579-Patient Study Prove “ME/CFS Is Biological, Not Psychological”