<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

I apologize for the lack of information on my post regarding the DNA
sampling that is being done.  Many of you requested further
information.  Also, self diagnosed cases can participate if they meet
the other criteria.

Here is the information, (if you meet this criteria, YOU NEED
TO PARTICIPATE!):

From the University of Utah (edited):

We need any set of two or more related celiac or DH
cases.  Two of these cases must be biopsy or antibody test proven. It does
not matter how they are related - except that we can't use affected parent
child pairs - unless there is another affected relative in addition to the
parent and child.  In addition we would like to get samples from both
parents of the cases if possible.  We will extract the DNA from the cases
and their parents and do lots of genetic fingerprinting.  We will also
screen all immediate relatives of cases (siblings, parents ,and children)
with the endomysial antibody test if they are interested.
Self diagnosed cases need to have two other proven cases
somewhere in their family before we can use them.  We pay for all the
expenses.  I can be contacted at
1-800-444-8638 ext. 1-5075  or at [log in to unmask]

Jeff Black   [log in to unmask]

From Columbia University (edited):

We are seeking families preferably with 2 biopsy diagnosed
individuals; however, we will accept families with only biopsy
diagnosed and additional members blood positive.
Interested parties should contact me at [log in to unmask] for information.
Collection kits are forwarded to members and expenses are covered.

Michele Pallai