Research: New funding awarded to PhD project that will identify key metabolites and infection markers in ME/CFS
We’re pleased to share news of a new PhD project […]
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Update: LDN clinical trial: Progress Report July-September 2025
Update: LDN clinical trial: Progress Report July-September 2025 Read More »
We are pleased to share the latest quarterly update on
Kings College London: Research establishes wide variation in physical side-effects of antidepressants
Antidepressants differ widely in how they affect the body, according
New study on the effectiveness of an anti inflammatory medication in the treatment of Long COVID
On the October 20, 2025, Jama Internal Medicine published the
Research: Pacing with a heart rate monitor for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid: a feasibility study
People living with ME/CFS and LC frequently live with post-exertional
Research Update: ME Research Case Definition Consensus Survey
Research Update: ME Research Case Definition Consensus Survey Read More »
Professor Leonard A. Jason provides an update on the survey,
Blood test ‘can detect ME/CFS’, UEA Researchers Claim
Blood test ‘can detect ME/CFS’, UEA Researchers Claim Read More »
Today a research paper entitled ‘Development and validation of blood-based
Research: New Study to Harmonise Research Definitions in ME/CFS
Research: New Study to Harmonise Research Definitions in ME/CFS Read More »
The ME Association is delighted to announce that it has
Research: Second-Phase Funding to Advance the Development of a Diagnostic Test for ME/CFS
The ME Association and ME Research UK are excited to
Clinical Assessment Toolkit Project – The Final Survey
Clinical Assessment Toolkit Project – The Final Survey Read More »
UPDATE 12/09/2025: We have now reached the required number of
Channel 4 News Video: ME linked to your genetics – early study indicates
Channel 4 News Video: ME linked to your genetics – early study indicates Read More »
Channel 4 News have broadcast a report on Decode ME’s
The Guardian: Scientists find link between genes and ME/CFS
The Guardian: Scientists find link between genes and ME/CFS Read More »
“These provide the first robust evidence for genetic contributions to
Decode ME release initial DNA results!
Decode ME release initial DNA results! Read More »
The DecodeME team announce results from the analysis of 15,579
The Sick Times reports on clinical trials involving Rapamycin for Long Covid and ME/CFS
The Sick Times reports on clinical trials involving Rapamycin for Long Covid and ME/CFS Read More »
On 29th July, The Sick Times website published an article
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Independent: Gut bacteria could help diagnose long Covid and [ME] chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers find
Bacteria in the gut could help diagnose long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome,
Update: Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) clinical trial: Progress Report April-June 2025
Update: Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) clinical trial: Progress Report April-June 2025 Read More »
Following our initial announcement in April, we’re pleased to share
Research: Assessing Brain Neurophysiology in COVID-19 Patients with Prolonged Cognitive Fatigue
Yesterday (17.07.25), Cureus published a research article entitled ‘Assessing Brain
Research: SMPDL3B a novel biomarker and therapeutic target in ME
Research: SMPDL3B a novel biomarker and therapeutic target in ME Read More »
On the 7th July, a research paper entitled ‘SMPDL3B a
Nutraceutical Supplementation Effects on Subjective Fatigue Symptoms in ME/CFS: A Systematic Review
A systematic review, summarising and evaluating the current research findings
Doctoral Thesis: Characterising the Electrophysiological Properties of Cells in Health and Disease
Dr Krista Clarke is a post-doctoral researcher at the University