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I recently posted information from an article in the Charlotte Observer about research for a gene for PD in Charlotte. I have since been contacted by one of the neurologists working on this. He has asked me to post further information about the study to this list. I was expecting something from him in writing before today as to what he wanted included, but since I've not heard from him yet I will let you know what I learned from our conversation. (I'm sorry I don't have his name, but I assume he was in touch with Linda Ingles who was the contact person for the families interested in participating in the research.) I was asked to let members of this list know that the research is in the preparatory stages. It is not underway as yet. They are looking for persons who have PD and two living relatives with PD. They have had a large number of telephone responses which they have trouble handling and would like to hear from qualified respondents by mail. I am not very comfortable relaying information that I don't have in writing, but I'm heading for Florida's Withacoochee River for some kayaking with the manatees and alligators over Easter vacation and didn't want to leave this matter for another week since I was asked to post this update last Friday. Happy Easter... Melony Winkelmann Boone, NC