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What Is Functional Genomics?
Genomics is the study of very small changes in a person’s DNA. By extension, functional genomics examines how small variations in the DNA sequence affect the function of our genes. The human body contains approximately 25,000 genes made up of approximately 3 billion single nucleotides. Subtle variations in the single nucleotide sequence are what make us unique. Identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms allows insight into our risks and vulnerabilities.
Why Is It Critical To Understand Your Individual DNA Blueprint?
Individual susceptibility arises from the interplay of one’s unique genetic architecture with environmental exposures and lifestyle factors. In practice, this means that while genetics set a baseline “risk framework,” modifiable factors—such as diet, physical activity, toxin exposures, and epigenetic alterations—often account for the majority of variation in disease onset and progression.
Why IntellxxDNA?
IntellxxDNA’s clinical decision-making tool contains hundreds of well-researched gene variants that allow us to understand patterns of cellular-environmental interactions. Based on your current and past medical history, your family history, and your goals, we select the appropriate report to discover the genes that will give us the most actionable insight into your current health and future risk. The result is a precision medicine approach to your care.