ME/CFS Can Affect Anyone
Millions of people worldwide are affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Yet the causes, diagnostic markers, progression, and FDA-approved treatments remain unknown. The shared vision of the ME/CFS Collaborative Research Network (ME/CFSnet) is to encourage collaborative research in partnership with individuals and advocacy groups to understand the disease and develop better diagnosis and treatment.
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Discover the UK ME/CFS Biobank
July 24, 2025
The UK ME/CFS Biobank stores over 30,000 aliquots of blood samples and data generously donated by >600 donors including people living with mild/moderate and severe ME/CFS, with multiple sclerosis (MS), and healthy controls. Participants with ME/CFS have longitudinal samples at up to 6 timepoints. Researchers can access high-quality blood samples and data from the biobank free of charge for a limited time.
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New Publication! Post-exercise Proteomics Reveal Biological Disruptions in Men with ME/CFS
July 3, 2025
New research from MECFSnet investigators provides insights into the molecular basis of PEM and suggests potential targets to improve recovery and energy metabolism in ME/CFS. This study was published in Clinical and Translational Medicine.
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New Publication! New Study Examines Autoantibody Immune Profiles in ME/CFS
June 13, 2025
New research from MECFSnet investigators found no significant differences in autoantibody immune profiles among people with ME/CFS and healthy people. However, there were subtle differences in autoantibody ratios between male and females. This research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Science.
Take Me ThereThese institutions are working together as the ME/CFS Research Network.
Visit the CDC to learn more about ME/CFS.
Collaboration Drives Progress
Investigators, health care providers, and advocates are collaborating across the Research Network to drive progress in understanding ME/CFS. Together, we can advance discoveries to improve the lives of members of the ME/CFS community.
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What is ME/CFS?
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a multi-system disease that causes dysfunction of the neurological, immune, endocrine, and energy metabolism systems.
