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Article: A conversation with MCS researcher, Martin Pall, PhD.(Interview)
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- Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
- Article date:
- August 1, 2005
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Dr. Pall is Professor of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences at Washington State University. He is currently writing a book called Explaining "Unexplained Illnesses."
How did you become interested in researching this group of illnesses--MCS, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
I came down with a case of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in the summer of 1997. Unlike most CFS sufferers, I had a complete recovery, over a period of about a year and a half. I decided to dedicate the rest of my scientific career to understanding the mechanisms causing this group of illnesses.
Who is at-risk for developing MCS? Is a ...