XMRV virus and related virus 'MLV' confirmed in CFS

Researchers have found murine leukemia viruses (MLV) related gene sequences in blood samples collected from patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and some healthy blood donors, according to a study published online today by the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

The full study: Lo, et al (2010) 'Detection of MLV-related virus gene sequences in blood of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and healthy blood donors', PNAS Early Edition, [Epub ahead of print, Aug 16].

Commentary: Courgnard, V et al (2010) 'Mouse retroviruses and chronic fatigue syndrome: Does X (or P) mark the spot?', PNAS Early Edition, [Epub ahead of print, Aug 16]. 

Editorial: Schekman, Randy [editor-in-chief] (2010) 'Patients, patience, and the publication process', PNAS Early Edition, [Epub ahead of print, Aug 16].

Press release: (2010) Study: Presence of Murine Leukemia Virus Related Gene Sequences Found in CFS Patients, PR Newswire, August 23.

Click here: Dr. Judy Mikovits reacts to the publication of the Lo/Alter paper in PNAS

Source: The One Click Group, August 25th 2010.