SPIT Stopping Parkinson's in Time

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SPIT Stopping Parkinson’s In Time 23andMe

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The DNA analysis kit has arrived! I’m supposed to …. Spit?

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What is 23andMe ? is a company that does genetic analysis They are collecting genetic data from people with Parkinson’s spit samples and information from patient surveys that might help to find new biomarkers, causes,and speed the treatment of the disease. 23and Me Cofounders Linda Avey Anne Wojcicki

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Discount coupons are available for people with Parkinson’s to purchase a genetic analysis kit for just $25 The regular price is $399 Is it all online? Why so cheap?

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10,000 people with Parkinson’s disease are needed.

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Your code will be emailed to you Read and follow all instructions Then send it back to 23andMe free of charge. All materials provided in the kit First you go to michaeljfox/23andme.cfm to sign up for a discount code “I don’t have any spit.” The kit will arrive at your home in a few days. “So where do I get a spit kit?” Then go to 23andMe.com and use the code to purchase the kit for $25

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“I got my results in just a few weeks.” It is a long term study that includes patient surveys important to the data collection. The study doesn’t stop with spitting.

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Send Spit Survey To begin a new kind of online research…… To begin a new kind of online research……

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23andMe discount offer is now international By request..

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Meet cofounders 23andMe

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L Taking research to a new level Linda Avey

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Ann Wojcicki A personal connection

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