Navigenics

Navigenics is a U.S. company in biotechnology based in Foster City, California. It offers private individuals to the genetic analysis of their genome. The company was founded in 2006 by the oncologist David Agus. Focus of the analyzes are health risks. In July 2012, it was announced that the company is taken over by Life Technologies. As of August 3, 2012 No orders will be accepted. The databases are deleted 2015.

Competitor

In the area of ​​private genetic analysis are the Icelandic company deCODE genetics, the U.S. company 23andMe and the German company CoGAP competitors, the latter being focused on genetic analyzes lifestyle.