23andMe MJFF genetics 🧬 sub-study

[AmyLindy]

I submitted my sample 4 weeks ago. Excited & curious to see if Ancestry data comes back w the Genetics? What’s it like, anyone? Every 3 months we answer another round of questions, right?

[Hidden]

Someone from the study contacted me and scheduled an appt for a consultation to go over the results of my sample. It was a short call where they informed me I had no genetic markers for Parkinsons, in so far as what 23andMe tested. They went over any questions I had, asked if they could follow up w/me in the future, and that was about it. They seemed to be leaning more toward environmental causes or a mix of environment and genetics and listed head injury, pesticides, well water, insecticides and solvents as possible triggers.

[PDGal4 in reply to Hidden]

I had the exact same experience.

[AmyLindy in reply to Hidden]

Good to know!

[Smittybear7 in reply to Hidden]

How do you get the test?

[ddmagee1]

I had a good experience-no genetic markers for Parkinson’s; however, 23 and me came up with some very interesting facts about my descendants, and other ailments that I had genetic markers for. I general, it is a good thing to do, and it is frequently updated.

[AmyLindy in reply to ddmagee1]

Good !!!

[MBAnderson]

Amy,

I sent in my sample year ago and look at the data every few months. It's comprehensive. I never got a call, though. You must've filled out a survey on MJFF?

[AmyLindy in reply to MBAnderson]

Yes w questionnaire every 90 d I believe

[Farooqji]

how much they charge for carrying out the tests

[MBAnderson in reply to Farooqji]

When I did it it was free for PWP.

[Farooqji in reply to MBAnderson]

Can you please tell me their email address

[Juliegrace in reply to Farooqji]

Go to 23andme.com.

[AmyLindy]

Got my results last week! Fun stuff and no PD markers.

[SilentEchoes]

I was tested at the University of MN for Mendelian PD genes, also negative. The genetic counselor suggested whole exome sequencing. I did this with Genos before they required a prescription. This is medical grade testing. I then submitted my raw data file to Prometheus and Sequencing.com. You can do this with Ancestry.com and upload the VCF file to Prometheius. The is an inexpensive way to get WES information.

[AmyLindy in reply to SilentEchoes]

I used Prometheus, too!

[AmyLindy]

I don’t have anyone to interpret my deeper data, However. If there are any qualified volunteers, please advise?

[SilentEchoes]

See if you can get a referral for genetic counseling.

[AmyLindy in reply to SilentEchoes]

I should do that- I’m worth it! (I sometimes feel like a pest...)