Home DNA sampling gives you the opportunity to take better care of your health

Whereas a few years ago DNA testing was an expensive affair only available to institutions and scientific institutions, today pretty much anyone can get their own DNA analysed. But it's not just a whim. You can get information about your predisposition to various health risks, information about metabolism, nutrition and sporting predispositions that can affect the quality and length of your life. The analysis takes place from a saliva sample taken in the comfort of your own home, which is then processed in a certified laboratory in the presence of professional staff. Testing is not limited by age and the earlier you recognise your predispositions, the better. Companies specialising in genetic testing are responding to this, including the Slovak DNA ERA. How do we compare to the West?

In 2022, it was 69 years since the discovery of the structure of DNA. Research by scientists James Watson and Francis Crick in the United States laid the foundations for the widespread use of DNA, not only in healthcare. Over the years, the market for genetic testing and the actual collection and analysis of samples has developed to such an extent that it is possible to purchase kits for self-testing.

Global Genetic Testing Market Value

The global genetic testing market was worth €7 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. This would mean a value of €13.9 billion in 2030. The largest local market is North America, where global players such as 23andMe and Ancestry operate. These companies have been instrumental in popularising DNA testing for the general public.¹

The growing popularity is also due to the ability to purchase kits for home sampling and subsequent DNA analysis online, but also due to a greater interest in health, active lifestyles and prevention.

Low levels of healthcare and an ageing population increase the importance of DNA testing

Genetic factors influence our health to the tune of 30%.