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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

People living with ME invited to take part in major genetic study

The University of Edinburgh is leading the research into ME

People who have been diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) are being invited to take part in the world’s largest genetic study of the illness. 

The study, named DecodeME and led by researchers at Edinburgh University’s MRC Human Genetics Unit, aims to highlight the tiny differences in a person’s DNA that can increase their risk of developing ME also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). 

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