Gut microbiome may predict “invisible” chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 24-Dec-2025 11:11 ET (24-Dec-2025 16:11 GMT/UTC)
Millions suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating condition often overlooked due to the lack of diagnostic tools, may be closer to personalized care, according to new research that shows how the disease disrupts interactions between the microbiome, immune system, and metabolism.
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