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DNA tests make people live healthier lives

New web tool analyses over 49000 DNA markers to calculate risk for various diseases

15-Jun-2018

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DNA tests encouraged 90 per cent to adopt healthier habits.

Receiving information on their personal genetic risk triggered changes.

Estonian government is trialling genetic testing 100,000 citizens.

Web tool  compares genomic information with 49,000 genetic markers.

KardioKompass delivers a risk score of developing coronary heart disease.

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Elisabeth Widen

Senior researcher at Centre of Excellence in Complex Disease Genetics.

University of Helsinki

Multidisciplinary research university.

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DNA Testing, Precision Medicine