Health Predispositions

Alzheimer's disease is a condition that slowly damages memory, thinking skills, and behaviour. This genetic test looks for variations in your DNA that may increase your risk of developing Alzheimer's.

This test identifies genetic variations that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The variations analysed in this test affect how the brain works, particularly how well it clears out waste products and keeps nerve cells healthy. People with certain variations are more likely to experience problems in these areas, which can lead to the brain changes seen in Alzheimer’s.

Cardiovascular diseases, including conditions like atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and strokes, affect the heart and blood vessels. These diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, often resulting from the buildup of plaque in arteries, high blood pressure, and poor blood circulation.

This Test analyses specific genetic variations that play a key role in how the body manages blood pressure and processes lipids (fats). These genetic mutations can contribute to the development of heart disease by affecting cholesterol levels and blood vessel health. Understanding your genetic risk helps in managing cardiovascular health and potentially preventing severe outcomes.

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can vary greatly in severity, from mild symptoms to severe respiratory failure. 

The test looks for changes in specific genes that affect how well your body manages respiratory infections. Certain genetic variations can lead to an increased risk of complications, such as difficulty breathing or even the need for hospitalization. Understanding these genetic factors can provide insights into your susceptibility to more severe outcomes from COVID-19.

Obesity is a significant health challenge linked to various serious conditions like type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. It is influenced by both lifestyle and genetic factors that affect fat storage and appetite regulation.

This test analyses specific genetic variations that impact how your body balances carbohydrates and fats. These variations can increase fat storage and affect hunger signals, leading to a higher risk of weight gain. Understanding your genetic predisposition can provide valuable insights into weight management and overall health.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, leading to symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. It is caused by the gradual loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for movement control.

This test analyses specific genetic variations associated with an increased risk of developing the disease. The test focuses on changes in a gene that provides instructions for building a protein involved in the function of nerve cells in the brain. These genetic variations can disrupt the communication between nerve cells, contributing to the development of Parkinson’s. Early identification of genetic risk factors can offer insights into potential disease progression.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin, causing red, scaly patches and discomfort. It can also affect joints, leading to psoriatic arthritis.

This test analyses specific genetic variations linked to an increased risk of developing psoriasis. The test focuses on changes in a gene that provides instructions for regulating immune responses. These genetic variations can trigger abnormal immune reactions, which contribute to the skin and joint symptoms of psoriasis. Understanding your genetic risk can provide insights into managing and preventing psoriasis outbreaks.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. It is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors.

This test focuses on changes in genes that regulate the production of enzymes responsible for controlling blood pressure. These genetic variations can lead to fluctuations in blood pressure, the development of cardiovascular diseases, and changes in blood vessel structure, potentially contributing to atherosclerosis. Understanding these genetic factors can provide important insights into cardiovascular health.

Type II diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not regulate blood sugar (glucose) effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels over time. This can result in serious complications, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, and nerve damage.

This test focuses on changes in a gene responsible for how well the body responds to blood sugar levels. These genetic variations can impair insulin production or reduce the effectiveness of insulin, leading to poor blood sugar control. Identifying genetic risk factors can offer insights into managing and potentially preventing the disease.

Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male or female pattern baldness, is a hereditary condition that causes hair loss, typically at the temples and top of the head in men and thinning across the scalp in women.

This test focuses on changes in a gene that regulates the interaction between hormones and hair follicles. These genetic variations can make hair follicles more sensitive to hormones, leading to hair thinning and loss. Understanding your genetic predisposition can provide insights into hair loss prevention and management.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading, writing, and spelling abilities. It is often hereditary and results from differences in how the brain processes language.

This test focuses on changes in genes involved in brain development and communication between brain cells. These genetic variations can impact brain function, particularly in areas related to language processing. Understanding genetic factors associated with dyslexia can provide insights into learning difficulties and educational strategies.

Injury risk refers to an individual’s susceptibility to physical injuries during sports or other physical activities. Certain genetic factors can affect muscle structure and recovery, increasing the risk of strains, sprains, or other injuries.

This test examines specific genetic variations that influence how the body responds to physical stress and recovers from injuries. Variations in these genes can affect muscle structure, tissue recovery, and susceptibility to strains or sprains, providing insights into injury prevention and recovery strategies.

Skin moisture plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy, hydrated skin. Genetic factors can influence how well the skin retains moisture, affecting skin texture and sensitivity.

This test identifies genetic variations that affect the skin’s ability to retain moisture, and efficiently transport water and glycerol between skin cells. Unfavourable changes in the analysed gene results in decreased hydration of the epidermis. People with certain variations may be more prone to dry skin, which can lead to discomfort and increased sensitivity to environmental factors. Understanding your genetic predisposition can help guide skincare practices to maintain optimal skin hydration.

Sport predisposition refers to an individual’s natural inclination or genetic potential for success in certain types of physical activities or sports. Knowledge about sports aptitude is important to help children and young people develop their best qualities.

This test analyses genes that influence encoding of the protein that is the building block of muscles, as well as the proteins responsible for muscle regeneration after damage, the amount of enzyme affecting the blood supply to the tissues, as well as blood pressure. These variations can help determine which sports or physical activities you may naturally be more suited for, providing insights into optimizing athletic performance.

Stress tendencies refer to how an individual’s body responds to stress and the likelihood of experiencing stress-related symptoms. Stress can be caused by any type of physical or emotional stimuli and is an individual matter for each person, however, genes that control the amount of stress hormones produced have a great influence on this differentiation.

This test looks at genetic variations that affect the regulation of stress hormones. Analysed genes are responsible for enzymes involved in switching off the activity and degradation of neurotransmitters, e.g. dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine, as well as production of a protein that acts as a receptor for oxytocin. These variations can influence how a person’s body reacts to stressful situations, potentially increasing the risk of anxiety or other stress-related conditions. Understanding your genetic predisposition can provide insights into managing stress and maintaining mental well-being.

Thrombophilia is a condition where blood clots more easily, increasing the risk of serious issues like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolisms. It can be genetic or acquired, leading to clots in the legs, arms, abdomen, or brain.

Factor V Leiden (FVL) polymorphism is the most common inherited risk factor for thrombophilia. Our test detects this specific genetic variation. Knowing your FVL status helps you manage health risks - crucial for pregnant women, as pregnancy naturally increases blood clotting and can heighten the risk further.

Thrombophilia is a condition marked by increased blood clotting, leading to clots in deep veins and potentially causing a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. It's particularly dangerous during pregnancy due to naturally heightened blood clotting.

Our FVR2 Polymorphism Test detects a specific mutation in the Factor V gene that significantly elevates thrombophilia risk, especially when combined with the Factor V Leiden mutation. Using precise PCR methods, this test determines your genotype to help assess and manage your risk.

Thrombophilia predisposes individuals to form blood clots that can block vessels, leading to conditions like a heart attack, stroke, or deep vein thrombosis. Symptoms may include calf pain, swelling, shortness of breath, or headaches.

The PAI-1 Polymorphism Test analyses a mutation in the PAI-1 gene, which produces a protein crucial for dissolving blood clots. Abnormalities can result in an increased level of the PAI-1 protein in the blood, reducing clot breakdown and raising thrombosis risk. This PCR-based test precisely identifies your genotype to evaluate your thrombophilia risk.

Thrombophilia causes blood to clot more easily, increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and even stroke. Symptoms may include leg pain, swelling, shortness of breath, chest pain, or neurological issues like headaches and visual disturbances.

Our Prothrombin Polymorphism Test detects genetic variations that affect the production of prothrombin—a crucial protein in blood clot formation. Certain changes can elevate prothrombin levels, raising clotting risk. Identifying these variations helps assess your genetic predisposition to thrombophilia, enabling proactive health management.