I have always felt that there was a genetic factor in not only MS but many other diseases as well. I know I have posted about this before but . . .I am a huge science buff and read and watch a lot of science type programs. I have seen a couple of shows on epigenetics. They were really interesting and, imo, explain why one twin gets MS and the other does not even though genetically, or so it was thought, they are the same.

As for me, I am the only one out of 10 siblings to have MS as well as my extended family including 3 generations.

As for the study, I plan on participating. I am sure it won't be hard to twist my parents arm about this as well as one of my sisters (they need a control in the study). It also would be interesting to include my DDs in that as well to see if they have some of the genetic markers.