Can science crack the mystery of ME? – podcast
The article discusses the recent scientific findings on myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a long-neglected and debilitating illness. Scientists have discovered the first robust evidence that people's genes can affect their chances of developing ME/CFS. The article interviews Nicky Proctor, who has ME and participated in the research, as well as Beth Pollack, a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who talks about the improved scientific understanding of the illness and the potential for future treatments. The article highlights the progress made in scientific research on this complex and often misunderstood condition, which has long been dismissed by the medical community.
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