Scientists find sarin gas, genes behind Gulf War illness
Veterans exposed to sarin nerve gas were more likely to develop GWI and this risk was affected by a gene known as PON1.
US Marines roll into Kuwait International Airport in light armored vehicles after the retreat of Iraqi forces from Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. At right is a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter.(photo credit: US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF