Apollo Clinic, MapmyGenome Team Up for DNA-Based Health Tests
Originally published in The Hindu BusinessLine, June 27, 2020
Apollo Clinic has joined hands with MapmyGenome to launch genomics-based healthcare at its centres. As part of the collaboration, patients can be offered different tests. Genomepatri and Genomepatri Lite include genetic risk assessment of health risks which affect COVID-19 severity and immunity. Genomepatri Heritage is the first DNA ancestry test which offers ethnicity mapping for the Indian population.
“With MapmyGenome on board, Apollo Clinic has added an entirely new dimension to preventive healthcare,” said Anand Wasker, COO, Apollo Clinic.
“The partnership comes at a crucial time when better prevention and personalised medicine is the need of the hour,” said Anu Acharya, CEO, MapmyGenome.
The tests are powered by MapmyGenome and can be done on buccal swab (non-invasive) or blood samples of the patients.
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