article_snippet: Anorexia nervosa sufferers - and those who have recovered from the eating disorder - are being asked to donate their blood so scientists can investigate the condition's hereditary links and why there is a spike in cases when women are going through puberty and menopause.
article_snippet: Amongst those who plan to give blood for research into Anorexia nervosa next Tuesday is lawyer and blogger Kate Horman, who suffered from anorexia for ten years before she turned her life around her life .
article_snippet: Ms Horman has encouraged anorexia sufferers and those who beat the illness to take part in the study .
article_snippet: Anyone who has suffered or who is suffering or an eating disorder I would absolutely encourage Anyone who has suffered or who is suffering or an eating disorder to give blood because without Anyone who has suffered or who is suffering or an eating disorder the study is not going to be able to move forward.
highlights_snippet: World's largest and most rigorous investigation into disorder is asking Australian sufferers to donate blood .
  