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Childhood trauma did not increase changes to DNA in women with CFS

Research abstract: OBJECTIVES: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been associated with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hypofunction and enhanced glucocorticoid receptor (GR) sensitivity. In addition, childhood trauma is considered a major risk factor for the syndrome. This study examines DNA methylation of the … Continue reading

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