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  1. N

    Supplement Suggestions Based on Genetic Genie Results

    Hey everyone! I'm super new here so if I'm missing something please let me know. Below is my methylation profile and there are some obvious issues. I have been struggling with a wide variety of issues in the past 10ish years of my life (I am 30). Brain fog, chronic fatigue, dizziness...
  2. Pyrrhus

    Genetic and Genomics Studies in ME

    I thought I'd start a thread to collect together the various genetic and genomics studies in ME. Please feel free to post any relevant genetics or genome studies.
  3. TinaYesen

    Could 23andMe Survey garner attention for greater ME research?: "Pain, Fatigue and Cognition Survey"

    I know I've seen mixed research as to how much of ME may be genetically predisposed, but being as I know there are families where multiple generations are affected, I think it's worth pursuing. I also think it's worth pursuing as these genetic repository companies have such a wealth of...
  4. Hipsman

    DNA sequencing device for 1000$

    https://product.statnano.com/product/11661/minion-sequencer Edit: better link Thought this was cool, wonder what potencial applications for ME/CFS diagnostic this has, like maybe it can do mitochondria DNA sequencing or viral genome present in your blood/mucous, like they do genome sequencing...
  5. V

    Exome genetic test

    Curious how many have done exome test (genetic sequencing of ones entire exone, the genetic material that creates proteins) If i can get 20 or more, i might be abke to do something with them
  6. Countrygirl

    DecodeME: Take Part in the World's Largest Genetic Study into ME

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jun/23/uk-to-launch-genetic-study-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs?fbclid=IwAR2H9ZG1-BBZzu2KCOefscZKuCca9AfIGslXjWLpfgpSi49S9VotmMcglJE
  7. percyval577

    Genetic Predisposition for Immune System, Hormone, and Metabolic Dysfunction in ME/CFS: A Pilot Study. Perez et al 2019

    Link to the Study Genetic Predisposition for Immune System, Hormone, and Metabolic Dysfunction in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Pilot Study Melanie Perez1, Rajeev Jaundoo2,3, Kelly Hilton1, Ana Del Alamo1,3, Kristina Gemayel1, Nancy G. Klimas1,3,4, Travis J. A...