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CFS and ME, Chronic fatigue syndrome - genetic origin not only psychological

Posted on May 07, 2008

(Image source: www.livingwithcfs.wordpress.com) Researchers from St George s Hospital, University of London have identified a biological basis for 7 different genetic types of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).The St George s study looked at 55 patients from the US and UK with the condition, and carried out a genetic analysis of them and 75 healthy blood donors.It identified the seven distinct subtypes of CFS/ME identified by a specific genetic pattern. These were linked to specific symptoms.1. Type one had the worst anxiety and depression levels, along with poor sleep and high pain lev...

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