Welcome to the GeneScan information page.

Why use GeneScan?

• Get free DNA testing with the same technology used by popular testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry
• Discover your ancestral origins and find out which regions of the world your DNA is most closely associated with
• Get insights into what your DNA says about your genetic predispositions to certain conditions and diseases

How is GeneScan free?

• We offer free DNA testing because we ask your permission to use the data to assess whether you have the potential to be a gamete donor
• We offer free DNA testing because we ask your permission to use the data to assess whether you have the potential to be a gamete donor. Learn more about egg donation here.
• If we find that your DNA contains characteristics that match our gamete recipents' target profile, we may reach out to you and ask if you are interested in becoming a gamete donor
• By offering free DNA testing, we are able to build a large database of potential gamete donors and help people who are struggling with infertility to find suitable donors
• We believe that by offering free DNA testing, we can help more people to start families and make a positive impact on the world
• Our DNA testing service is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of income level or geographic location

Who is eligible for GeneScan?

• Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible for the free DNA testing kit
• The testing kit is particularly well-suited for individuals who are interested in learning more about their ancestry or genetic predispositions
• Individuals who are interested in becoming gamete donors and potentially helping others to start families may also be particularly interested in our free DNA testing service
• Participants must answer a brief questionnaire about why you're interested in using GeneScan
• We encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about their DNA and potentially becoming a gamete donor (you don't have to be certain) to sign up for our free testing kit

What information do I receive from GeneScan?

• Ancestry information: a breakdown of the regions which your ancestors came from
• Genetic predisposition information (these are statistical calculations, not diagnoses) from GWAS, including:
  • Breast cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
  • Heart disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Prostate cancer
• Raw data, including hundreds of thousands of unique genetic markers
• APOE genotype, which can provide information about risk for Alzheimer's disease

What happens to my data?

• We take the security and privacy of your data very seriously
• Your data is encrypted and stored securely to protect it from unauthorized access
• We do not share your data with third parties without your explicit consent
• You have control over your data and can choose to delete it at any time
• If you have any questions or concerns about the safety and security of your data, please don't hesitate to contact us