I contacted Map my genome company for a DNA Test and got this reply
Genomepatri (TM) - Get a Reality Check!
Greetings from mapmygenome.in . Having been in the genomics industry for over 12 years working with the leading Pharma and Biotech industry as Ocimum Biosolutions, we felt that there was a need for the consumer to benefit from the rapid evolution and expansion of the genomics industry. About 2 years ago, we started to build a database and provide services which can impact healthcare in India greatly. The vision of mapmygenome.in is "Better Health for Indians using Technology" and we are excited to tell you about the first prognostic test that we have launched a few months ago that we call "Genomepatri™.
Genomepatri™ in simple terms is a scientifically validated horoscope for health. "Genomepatri™" provides essential information about your genetic profile. Knowledge about oneself will allow individuals like you to really take control of their health and take appropriate measures towards a healthy life. It is an investment for a lifetime and we will continue to provide you updates as science gets more knowledge on other diseases.
With the Genomepatri™ test as we call it, you can get life saving information about your potential health risks well in advance so you can personalize your lifestyle to manage your health risks better. Along with your psyche and lifestyle, your genetics plays a crucial role in your overall health. We decode your DNA and tell you about genetic health risks you could have possibly inherited from your parents or predecessors or have accumulated due to your life style or other influencing factors.
Essentially the Genomepatri™ test gives you power to understand and take action regarding the following
· Genetic Predisposition: Will help you discover if you are genetically predisposed to one or several diseases.
· Traits: Can help you learn if you have genetic traits which can influence a medical outcome or health and we health and well being in general
· Drug response: Help you discover your response to drugs, optimum drug dosage and sensitivity to certain formulations
This soon to be essential map of your genetic profile not only gives you a glimpse into your future that you can control and also can assist a clinician in advising lifestyle changes that will help lower the risk or slow the progression of diseases, and suggesting other tests or recommending personalized treatments.
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Checking out horoscopes and kundlis are passé, you want to know your future? Just spit.
This is Genomepatri(TM), a comprehensive test that offers a composite picture of your genetic make-up and highlights the diseases you might be predisposed to - by testing just 10 ml of your spittle.
Anu Acharya - a graduate from IIT Kharagpur who also holds a degree in MSc in Physics and MIS, University of Illinois - was the first "guinea pig" of this futuristic test. She says, "I had to try it myself before throwing it open to public."
Anu founded Genomepatri with her husband Subhash Lingareddy two years ago as part of their company, Mapmygenome; they also own the multinational biotechnology product development company Ocimum Biosolutions, headquartered in Hitech city.
Says the 40-plus entrepreneur, "My family has a history of diabetes. So I wasn't surprised when the tests showed up the same. I was predisposed to it by 41 per cent, much higher than the Indian average of 20 per cent. I am also susceptible to three to four other diseases."
For the past one month, Anu has been waking early, running obsessively and is trying to be stress-free. "That is what this test essentially aims to do. Yes, many people are anxious of trying it as they don't know what the future has in store for them. But if you take it positively, you can modify your lifestyle and reduce the extent of the disease," says Anu.
While the official launch is in April, the collection kit, was introduced in the market this January and has had 250 takers, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai before returning to the city. Its next stop is Kolkata. "For something that costs Rs 25,000, it's quite a good response," shares Anu.
Explaining why the test is costly, Anu says, "We use a chip that has 2.2 million snps (mutations) stored on it. We have a database of genetic traits of millions of Indians. We need to process 96 samples at a time. In order to simplify the logistics, we ship the packet and receive it via courier services. This leads to this cost. It will come down as the demand increases." She adds, "It's a lifelong investment as we will create accounts for our clients on our website and update them of diseases that we identify in the future."
Genomepatri's services do not end here. Anu also provides genetic counsellors, a panel of doctors one can visit for diagnosis and treatment.
She has partnered with Mydocadvisor, which has a network of 10,000 doctors in 7-8 Indian cities.
While Subhash has moved back to Ocimum Biosolutions, Anu has taken over the venture. "The first ones to try Genomepatri were intellectually curious people who wanted to try out the new technology. The second bracket was fitness-freaks. The third comprised people with chronic diseases. But I wish to target the youth."
While they are not the first to venture into personal genomics, they are certainly the first in India to identify more than 25 diseases. "A Chennai-based firm rolled out something similar. But they only identify diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases. We identify 25 and will add more in future."
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