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Hey Megan
The reason for the negative studies has been found. Per a recent video, ehem, it's fairly common for researchers to look at sequences in the Envelope gene of the virus. However, it turns out that XMRV has a high level of mutagenisis in the this portion of the virus. If researchers look at the GAG sequences and use the correct primer pair and culture the virus or use an additional method to plain PCR they will find XMRV every time. This is now known.
So even though we haven't seen the science "PUBLISHED" it is out there. There are currently 12 studies linking XMRV and CFS that are being held. Not just the ones outlined in the WSJ article. But the science is still being done by Major names in retroviral research. There is a lot of forward motion behind the scenes.
This delay is an effort for people in the (D)HHS to try to get a handle on the logistics of this new retroviral problem to the public.
Thanks, George! (post #719) I trust you to sink your teeth into all this, to hang on and shake until we get our answers. I am also appreciating Jessrose21's move (post #740) to contact Wanda Jones to see if she can help...