Tag Archives: Griffith University
Australian researchers get £2.35 million to create ME/CFS diagnostic test
Griffith University press release, by Louise Durack, 1 Dec 2016: $4m grant to aid Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis Major improvements in the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are expected following the awarding of $4 million [£2.35 million] in funding to one … Continue reading
CFS/ME cell discovery may hold key to treatment
Griffith University Media release, by Louise Durack, 9 June 2016: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome cell discovery may hold key to treatment: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome researchers have discovered a cell receptor which could be a key contributing factor to CFS, providing a … Continue reading
Griffith University Queensland marks ME Awareness day
Scimex article, 4 May 2016: Aussie scientists find genetic changes associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) Immunology and Immunogenetics Insights Australian researchers say they’ve found genetic changes associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME). … Continue reading
Promising Australian research could lead to diagnostic test
Griffith University press release: Screening test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on its way Ground-breaking research at Griffith University into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is leading the way for the development of a new screening tool for the condition. The research … Continue reading
B cells in the immune systems of people with CFS
Research abstract Limited immunological changes have been previously reported in B cell phenotype in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients, so there is no clear established role of B cells in the pathophysiology of CFS patients. The aim of this study … Continue reading
Australian news interview with CFS researchers
In an interview on ABC news, Australian TV researchers from Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia say the discovery of biological markers means they’re on the cusp of a breakthrough diagnostic test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Queensland researchers hopeful of Chronic … Continue reading