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Blood markers of chronic fatigue syndrome could pave the way to a diagnostic test

In pursuit of the cause of CFS, researchers have identified 17 immune molecules whose concentrations in patients’ blood correlate with disease severity.

In an effort to find the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers have identified 17 immune molecules whose concentrations in patients’ blood correlate with disease severity.

Why it matters:

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is poorly understood and , and some medical professionals question whether it is psychological or biological in nature. One

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