DNA testing offers important insights into your health by revealing genetic predispositions to specific diseases. This knowledge empowers you to take proactive measures in managing your health, customised to your unique genetic profile. Armed with this information, you can enhance your diet, exercise routines, and overall wellness strategies to align more effectively with your body’s needs.

MyDNA partners with Genoplan, the top DNA testing company in Korea. They operate laboratories accredited by local health authorities and certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). This certifies Genoplan’s DNA kit as hospital-grade. These companies often utilise cutting-edge technology, including Illumina’s microarray chips, for DNA sample analysis.

These chips feature extensive genome-wide markers representing diverse populations. This advanced technology allows laboratories to evaluate DNA for specific genetic traits linked to various wellness characteristics effectively.

Founded in 2014, Genoplan is Korea’s first direct-to-consumer DNA testing company, making a significant mark in the Asian market by addressing the lack of genetic data and services specifically for Asian populations. The company specialises in delivering detailed health insights through genetic analysis, helping individuals understand their susceptibility to various diseases, traits, and medication responses based on their DNA.

What distinguishes Genoplan is its holistic approach to genetic testing. It offers over 500 reports covering a wide range of health topics, including cancer risks, common diseases, and personal traits. This comprehensive scope gives users an in-depth understanding of their genetic health, empowering them to manage their well-being proactively. Genoplan’s tests are designed for easy at-home use with simple saliva samples, and results can be accessed through a user-friendly platform, ensuring a convenient and seamless experience.

Modern genetics depend on vast amounts of data and probability science, allowing most DNA tests to achieve high accuracy. Advances in DNA sequencing technology have significantly enhanced precision, and identifying genetic markers is generally very reliable when performed in reputable labs by skilled professionals. However, if there are concerns about the accuracy of a DNA report, several factors could be at play.

A broad range of DNA testing options are available, including medical and non-medical tests. Medical DNA tests necessitate a prescription from healthcare providers and are governed by strict regulations. Conversely, many online DNA tests are non-medical and categorised as “Direct-To-Consumer” products, offering therapeutic insights to consumers. MyDNA DNA tests offered by our vendors are consumer genetic products, and MyDNA does not provide any medical-grade DNA testing.

Yes. A DNA test examines your genetic traits, while a health screening assesses your current health status. For example, even if your DNA results show a genetic predisposition to resist high cholesterol, you might still develop it due to unhealthy lifestyle choices. Therefore, using a DNA test from MyDNA’s DNA testing partner as a guide to improve your lifestyle choices and anticipate potential health concerns is wise.

Our genetic makeup remains unchanged from birth through adulthood, meaning DNA testing can be done at any stage of life, including infancy. As long as a DNA sample, like saliva or drool, can be collected from the child and proper collection procedures are followed, there are no age-related restrictions.

Your illnesses do not alter your DNA makeup, so they won’t impact your ability to undergo a DNA test. However, if you have recently been ill and required antibiotics, it’s best to wait until you’ve fully recovered before taking a DNA test. This ensures that your sample contains only your DNA, without bacterial DNA from the illness.

DNA testing poses no risks to pregnant women, and a mother’s genetic information remains unchanged regardless of her pregnancy status. Moreover, MyDNA prioritises the safety and integrity of all gene testing procedures.

While genes do not change, research into how individual genes are expressed continually advances. As discoveries emerge regarding genetic expression or the effects of specific genes, your DNA analysis results may also change in the future. Most reputable DNA companies provide dynamic updates to their online reports, so you can regularly check for updates on new traits or enhanced accuracy.

If your DNA test results reveal a trait that doesn’t align with your personal experience, there’s no need to be concerned. Due to lifestyle and environmental factors, discrepancies can often arise between genetic predictions and actual traits. For example, even if your DNA indicates you should have a full head of hair, external influences could still lead to hair loss.

No, we do not sell, lease, or rent your data to any third party. You alone determine how your results are used and shared. Additionally, Genoplan holds ISO 27001 certification, ensuring the protection of your personal data and compliance with Singapore’s Singapore’s PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act 2012).

Genoplan has structured its service to allow customers to control the amount of information they share, including the option to use a pseudonym. This means you can use an alias when registering your kit. Once your sample arrives at the laboratory in Korea, it is identified solely by the unique anonymous code printed on the sample tube.

Individuals in Singapore are not required to share their DNA results with their insurance providers, who do not request them. Many other countries adhere to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) in the U.S., which protects individuals from genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment, safeguarding their genetic information from use by health insurers.