Supagene offers direct-to-consumer DNA testing with a specialized focus on Asian genomes, providing personalized health and wellness insights. Their microarray-based testing delivers highly accurate genetic data for over 300 health and trait markers, complemented by expert genetic counseling.
Funding
$24.1K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Individuals seeking personalized health and wellness insights often face generic genetic testing services that do not account for specific population genomics. This can lead to less relevant or actionable data, particularly for those of East and Southeast Asian descent.
Solution
Supagene provides advanced direct-to-consumer DNA testing with a focus on Asian genomes, offering tailored insights into health risks, nutritional needs, and physical predispositions. Utilizing microarray-based DNA testing technology, the service ensures high analytical accuracy of 99.9%. Sample collection is non-invasive, typically via saliva or buccal swab, with a rapid turnaround time of 18 business days for report generation. Each test includes a complimentary one-on-one genetic counseling session with a medical or nutrition expert to help interpret the results. Supagene prioritizes data security and privacy, holding ISO-27001 certification and committing to not selling customer data or DNA samples.
Target Audience
The primary customers are individuals of Asian descent seeking personalized genetic insights for health, diet, and wellness optimization, as well as those who prefer a specialized approach to genetic analysis.
Features
- Microarray-based DNA testing with 99.9% analytical accuracy.
- Specialized genomic database for East and Southeast Asian populations.
- Comprehensive reports covering over 300 data points across 10 categories, including dietary sensitivities, chronic health risks, cancer risk, and physical traits.
- Non-invasive sample collection methods (saliva or buccal swab).
- Rapid report generation within 18 business days.
- Complimentary online genetic counseling session with medical or nutrition experts.
- ISO-27001 certified data security and privacy protocols.
- Commitment to not selling customer DNA samples or data.