Ellen Kushner: GIFT ARTICLE NO PAYWALL: "She wrote to a scientist about her fatigue. It inspired a breakthrough. Her dogged efforts lead to a new scientific discovery that may help others with long covid and other chronically fatiguing illnesses."

GIFT ARTICLE NO PAYWALL: "She wrote to a scientist about her fatigue. It inspired a breakthrough. Her dogged efforts lead to a new scientific discovery that may help others with long covid and other chronically fatiguing illnesses."

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direct link to study: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

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Oh, and I'm liking this bit at the end! "insights into other disorders associated with fatigue such as rheumatic diseases"! I manage to pace well, but that foesn't mean fatigue isn't an issue. Also wpnder if any links to cognitive impairment, otherwise referred to as "brain fog".

Holy shit. I remember when CFS groups were talking about the possible mitochondrial breakthrough back in 2017, I can't believe it seems to be panning out!! Bless this woman for sparking what could be a huge moment in CFS! (Also THANK YOU for the gift article!!)

Can you suggest some good groups

These days I only use the CFS subreddit. I used to use some of the Facebook groups back in the day, but they became toxic pits of MLMs and drama.

I love that they describe the protein "rudely" gumming up the works. It _is_ rude. What a rude protein messing up all these people's lives. I really hope this leads to a treatment.

Thanks, Ellen! I'm dealing with all kinds of weirf stuff since I got COVID the first time. I'm about to see a rheumatologist myself soon for unexplained inflammation, and I'll mention this to her!

My dad’s a rheumatologist. He’s excited about this!

Gave me shivers Potentially life-changing for so many people

Incredibly important, with potential relevance for Long Covid as well!

Thank you!

Ty!

Excellent. Thank you for gifting/posting.

Thank you! What a great thing to read.

Thank you

Hoooly shit! That’s amazing!

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you.

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