<p>Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a complex and heterogeneous disease that severely impacts the health and quality of life of those afflicted. Several lines of evidence support the possibility that ME/CFS development may involve a heritable component. In this pilot study, 42 cases that meet the diagnostic criteria of ME/CFS and 38 healthy controls were consented into this study. The goal of this study was to identify candidate polymorphisms that can be used for a large multi-center screening study.</p>

Deciphering the Pathophysiology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Deciphering the Pathophysiology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Comprehensive Approach to Its Definition and Study