What's New In Science - Genetics, Immunity and Chronic Illness

What’s New in Science (WNIS): How genetics can influence immune responses, a new study on ALS

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Keeping up with new research is tough, even for scientists. That’s why I created What’s New in Science (WNIS), a series where I break down some of the most interesting new studies and share my perspective on why they matter.

Here, you'll find research summaries on everything from genetic discoveries to emerging treatments for chronic illnesses like EDS, POTS, MCAS, chronic pain, ME/CFS, and Long COVID. I also cover new scientific tools, clinical breakthroughs, and new medications that may be of interest.

Each post includes a quick, readable summary with links to the full article so you can dive deeper if you’d like to.

October 7, 2025 - A new groundbreaking study reveals that in ALS, the immune system targets a protein encoded by the C9orf72 gene. Let’s talk genetics and the immune system!