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IntroductionDisturbances of energy metabolism contribute to the clinical manifestations of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Previously, we found that B cells from ME/CFS patients have an increased expression of CD24, a modulator of many cellular functions including those of cell stress. The relative...

Historical analysis shows that the marine mammals likely kept some of California’s kelp forests growing over the past 100 years.

MEAction is thrilled, once again, to partner with Shannon Williams-Bramburger of Nourish Therapeutic Yoga to provide a 30 minute, virtual very modified movement class on Thursday, Feb 8th at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm BST that has been crafted specifically for people with ME. The whole class will be lying down and can be done from bed....

Interesting thread from Reddit....

A much-touted study recommended therapy and gradually increasing exercise for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Problem is, it was based on bad science.

What role can technology play in Indigenous land conservation around the world?

Researchers constructed a “Robin Hood” framework for conservation

I’m actually willing to try this out. The risk seems low enough and I don’t have anything else to do.

Health officials are releasing the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million.

Women and people with lower incomes are among those more likely to suffer from a debilitating illness that’s gained attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, survey data shows.

National Center for Health Statistics: Data from the National Health Interview Survey...

Ethno-ecologist Nolwazi Mbongwa investigates the deeply rooted cultural practices of South African traditional healers, and works with conservationists to protect wildlife.

By David Tuller, DrPH. Time magazine recently published an opinion piece that calls for an end to biomedical research for long Covid—based, it seems, on what the authors view as the ME/CFS precedent. The title: “How to End the Futile Blame Game Over Failed Long COVID Research.” Although research still has “a vital...

Join our support group for pw ME/CFS, FM, Long COVID, and their loved ones. The first 30 minutes are focused on a topic followed by a general discussion.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 1, 2023 – Countries across the world are being encouraged to join a ground-breaking new conservation initiative, which brings together governments, Indigenous peoples, and local communities, to help achieve the global goal of preserving 30% of the planet’s land and water by 2030.

'Green Lit Fest' to discuss conserving smaller species

I spent years doubting the science of climate change and spending time with people who didn’t believe in the science either....

City Councillors will be updated on the steps taken to further the conservation of biodiversity across Dundee.The Wildlife and Natural Environment ...

The ME/CFS Research Roadmap webinars are virtual events open to the public during which ME/CFS experts will present current research, knowledge gaps, and future research opportunities for ME/CFS. Register here. The webinar topics include:...

I’m 40 years old! I’m doing another fundraiser for my birthday and I want to help Ronald W. Davis buy some instruments he needs for his lab that will accelerate his research and further unleash his brilliant mind. The fundraiser is live on Spotfund now...

@Ernest has pushed an update which allows users to request ownership/moderation of abandoned magazines. Ghost/abandoned magazines were fairly prevalent after the initial wave of hype due to users either squatting magazine names or becoming inactive for other reasons. Now is your chance to get involved, if you were waiting to do...

Functional Neurological Disorder aka Dissociative neurological symptom disorder aka Conversion Disorder?...