These were pretty straightforward, and didn’t include anything that concerned me, though one line, “By providing the DNA sample/data to Xcode, you do not infringe the rights or privileges of any third party” was a bit confusing, and I wasn’t sure whether this meant third parties would have access to my data. A note warned me that, because the payment gateway was Indian, the amount would be shown in Indian Rupees rather than dollars on my statement.īefore submitting my order, I had to tick a box indicating that I agreed to the terms and conditions. I entered my address and credit card details to pay, but was also given the option to use PayPal. From here I could see the overall cost and proceeded to the checkout. I selected the reports I wanted and added them to my cart. The ordering process was straightforward. There were also reviews and images of the reports, which gave me an idea of what to expect from the results of the test. I was impressed to read that they would provide key actionable insights using raw genetic data from any provider in any format. The product description promised in depth reports that would cover more than 200 genetic markers, across thousands of scientific studies.
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Finally, my Fitness Genetics results would teach me how to align my genetic predispositions with my exercise regime.
I would also learn about my genetic risk of developing heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and obesity from my Gene Health report. I learnt that the Gene Nutrition report would reveal likely food intolerances and sensitivities, vitamin and mineral requirements and the best way to lose weight. The Xcode website provided a lot of information about the reports I’d receive. They also offer several raw data upload options, which I opted for, using my 23andMe data to receive their ‘Gene Nutrition’, ‘Gene Fitness’ and ‘Gene Health’ reports. Xcode's tests cover a variety of health topics, from nutrition and fitness to someone’s genetic predisposition to certain diseases and metabolic conditions, all with an aim to ‘positively impact health and improve quality of life’ for their customers. The pair have several academic journal papers to their names and were awarded ‘Most Promising Start-Up of the Year’ from Biospectrum in 2014. Founders Saleem Mohammed and Abdur Rub advocate DNA testing as a way to find out which conditions you could be genetically predisposed to, so that measures can be taken to intervene and limit the intensity of any diseases that might develop later in life. Xcode is a biotechnology company based in India that sells DNA tests with a focus on preventative healthcare. This report would therefore definitely suit those looking for a starting point from which to further explore and research their genetic raw data. The Gene Health recommendations were particularly good at suggesting preventative measures for the conditions I now knew I might be genetically predisposed to, and I appreciated the fact that the genes that had been analyzed for each result were included, giving me the opportunity to carry out my own further research. Although the recommendations were a bit of a mix in terms of how actionable they were, I was provided with a range of useful information about my traits and received some specific and useful advice.
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All in all, Xcode's Unlock and Upgrade service delivered an interesting list of traits I would not have otherwise known about myself.
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