Long Covid
Researchers have identified 259 genes associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, in the largest genetic analysis to date. This finding multiplies the number of implicated genes by six compared to a study just four months earlier. The work suggests potential paths for new treatments by targeting genetic factors.
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The German federal government aims to advance research on ME/CFS and Long Covid with 500 million euros over ten years. Research Minister Dorothee Bär stresses the need for a long-term strategy. The goal is a cure by the mid-2030s.