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Underlying Biology and Anorexia

8/10/2014

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We are back in The Independent, in an article by @JeremyLaurance on the Genetics of Anorexia.  The article explores the idea of "inheritance" - genetic "risk" may be inherited, not an illness, of course, and genetic link is already demonstrated - what we need is that large sample size to give us the best chance possible of establishing which specific genes are involved and how.

What we need? - DNA donors - volunteers who have had a diagnosis of anorexia at any time in their lives to donate to the AN25K challenge - you can register to do this via Charlotte's Helix here.  We also need to raise funds for those DNA samples to be collected and processed - there is no existing dedicated funding for this research in the UK other than that which we are raising to support the AN25K challenge; you can help "Fund the Helix" here.  We need your help! 

Thank you to The @Independent for bringing us to the attention of a wider population.

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