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Genetic Testing
About Us

Uturn9 Genetic

Uturn9 genetics is a mission to help people access, understand and benefit from the human genome. Based in the UAE, Uturn9 is a sister concern of SWAFE Wellness. A company that aims at making people disease free and manage to live a life tablet free. Uturn9 is driven by the idea of Non-invasive diagnostics that takes you to the core of human existence, your DNA. With state of the art and highly advanced Technology labs in Germany, Uturn9 brings you the most accurate information and diagnostics facilitated by Expert Genetics scientists based in Germany.
  • Uturn9 has more than 12,000,000 customers.
  • More than 80 percent of our customers have opted-in to participate in our research.
  • To date, the company has collected three billion phenotypic data points (individual survey responses).
  • On average, one individual contributes to 200 different research studies.
  • To date, Uturn9 has published more than 150 peer-reviewed studies in scientific journals.

Our Vision

Our excellent team is ready to be part of your team to work into the different areas of diagnoses. Scientists helping scientists.

We Are The Trusted Experts

We are a mission-driven company with big dreams of using data to revolutionize health, wellness and research. We want to improve healthcare. We want to prevent disease. We want to give individuals control over their health data. We want to dramatically accelerate the pace of research. We want to develop better drugs smarter and faster. There is no comfort zone. We do not shy away from controversy, and we never give up. We are pioneering a new world, centered on the consumer, where success depends on bold ideas and unprecedented scale. Big is key, and thinking big drives us.

This company is built on science. We make evidence-based decisions. In a world where health is poorly understood, we use data to better understand wellness and disease. We bring science to our customers and help them use it in meaningful ways. We are committed to scientific standards and being a trusted source of genetic information. At the same time, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to enable groundbreaking research and innovative products. And we empower those outside the company to leverage the platform we’ve built.

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OVERVIEW

About DNA

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Genetic Testing/DNA Testing

Nowadays, people are getting more conscious about their health, thus moving their focus towards genetic testing. Also known as DNA testing, this test is beneficial for those who are having a history of any genetic disorder in their family. By undergoing genetic testing, they can easily get aware of any risk associated with their health and can take precautionary measures at the right time. At present, more than 77,000 types of genetic tests are available in the market, and yet many more to add to the list.

In medical terms, genetic testing or DNA test is done for the following reasons:

  • To diagnose various genetic disorders
  • Gather information helpful in creating medical treatments for those suffering from any chronic illness
  • Predict the risk factor in certain conditions

As we all know, that during pregnancy our body undergoes various changes inside and outside both. So, it is advisable to undergo genetic testing during pregnancy. It will help the parent to take timely action if any genetic abnormality is diagnosed.

We all know that there are two sides to the coin. The same is the case with genetic testing, too. Before undergoing the test, one must overview the genetic testing pros and cons. Just listing the few:

Pros:

  • If a medical practitioner is aware of the disease history, it would be easier for him to start the treatment
  • Once a person gets aware of any genetic disease, he or she can easily bring changes pertaining to his or her lifestyle
  • It can greatly help in reducing stress levels if you get to know that you are not exposed to any genetic ailments.

Cons:

  • Apart from genes, there are various other factors that can hamper your health. So, one must not feel cent per cent secure if the report comes negative.
  • On the other hand, if the report comes positive, one must develop any fear as science has made huge progress and there is always a treatment available for the cause.
  • Even the cost of genetic testing can also raise alarms in someone’s mind as the amount is partially covered in the Mediclaim or insurance
  • No doubt, it can hurt someone’s private or ethical sentiments to some extent, as well.

Depending upon the condition, the following types of genetic testing are recommended by the specialists:

  • Molecular tests: it’s basically DNA sequencing, that helps in determining the order of DNA in a human genetic code. This test varies in scope, as well, such as Single-gene, gene panel, whole-genome sequencing, and targeted single variant.
  • Chromosomal tests: This test is done to check for chromosomal variations such as down syndrome, trisomy 13, and trisomy 18
  • Biochemical test: This test is done to analyze the activity of proteins in a human body, produced from genes
  • Gene expression test: This test is done to understand the activity of genes in a particular cell.

If we talk about the paternity test, it is completely safe and non-invasive, thus making no harm to the fetus. This test will greatly help to determine any sort of genetic disorder in a growing fetus so that in a case report comes positive, treatment for the same should start at the earliest. Though there are variations among counties concerning genetic testing If you are a resident of the UAE, then the genetic testing cost in UAE would be around 1300 AED.

Though there are various genetic testing companies available in UAE offering DNA testing, the one which you can totally rely on is Uturn 9. A sister concern of SWAFE, Uturn 9 aims at providing accurate diagnostics to their clients worldwide. The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art highly advanced technology labs from Germany. Due to their exceptional service in the field of diagnostic, they are trusted by more than 12,000,000 customers globally.

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