Partnership Brings Anonymous and Encrypted Genome Sequencing and Genetic Services
Ramat Gan, Israel & Hyderabad, India — August 6, 2018
Digital DNAtix Ltd., the blockchain genetics company, and MapmyGenome, a molecular diagnostics company, announced their alliance to advance cutting-edge, personalised and preventive medicine using blockchain technologies. The DNAtix genetics ecosystem links individual users in search of genetically-based health and lifestyle solutions with products and services that fit their needs. As a provider on DNAtix’s growing genetic ecosystem, this collaboration allows users to explore their genetic makeup in entirely new ways, with security and anonymity as a top priority.
“India is an important market for the use of DNAtix blockchain-based genetic services, based on population numbers alone. Mapmygenome is a major player in the field of genetics and this partnership opens up a tremendous opportunity to help more people really utilise genetic testing and research.” — Ofer A. Lidsky, CEO, DNAtix
“We are quite excited about this partnership. It opens doors to a much larger audience base, and adds another layer of security with the promise of blockchain. By utilising DNAtix’s blockchain-based platform for furthering the availability and accessibility to genomic services globally, we are taking yet another step towards empowering the masses with the promise of personal genomics — a doorway to preventive, predictive, personalised, precise medicine.” — Anu Acharya, CEO, MapmyGenome
MapmyGenome — Pioneering Personal Genomics in India Since 2013
Genomepatri by MapmyGenome is India’s most comprehensive at-home DNA wellness test — screening 100+ health conditions, nutrition traits, fitness markers, drug responses, and ancestry from a simple saliva sample.
