hEDS has long been viewed primarily through the lens of connective tissue. An emerging hypothesis asks a different question: what if the tissue we see isn't always where the biological story starts?

Hypermobility research is moving quickly. From genetics and immune function to evolving diagnostic criteria, we’re ending the year with more questions, more knowledge, and plenty of reasons for hope.

People with hEDS are often told their symptoms are “just anxiety.” New genetic research is helping us ask a much more interesting question: what is the relationship between hEDS and anxiety?