BizGene Launches 'Know and Prepare Series' Genetic Testing Package for Clinics and Health Screening Centers

BizGene (based in Ibaraki, Osaka; CEO: Kunihiro Kaihatsu), a company dedicated to supporting health through genetic 'visualization' technology, has launched the 'Know and Prepare Series' for medical facilities, including clinics, health screening centers, and comprehensive medical examination centers. This package allows facilities to integrate specialized tests as options for regular checkups.

The series includes tests for periodontal and bad breath risk, alcohol metabolism, folate metabolism, vaginal flora, APOE-related dementia risk, and an upcoming diet gene test, targeting self-care areas of high interest to examinees.

Background for the Launch While standard checkups focus on early detection of lifestyle diseases and cancer, patient interest has expanded to daily self-care topics like dental hygiene, drinking habits, female-specific issues, nutrition, dementia risk, and weight management. These topics are often difficult to cover through standard screening items.

BizGene has extensive experience in consumer-facing genetic testing, with over 5,000 cases of its alcohol metabolism test alone. By building on this operational expertise in test kit distribution, specimen management, and reporting, the company now offers these packages in a format easily integrated into existing medical menus.

Available Test Menus: - Alcohol Metabolism Genetic Test: Analyzes ADH1B and ALDH2 genes to help individuals understand their metabolism and promote responsible drinking. - Periodontal and Bad Breath Risk Test: Uses PCR technology to analyze oral bacteria (Pg and Fn strains) to help improve oral care awareness. - Folate Metabolism Genetic Test: Examines folate-related genes, crucial for prenatal nutrition and cardiovascular health. - Vaginal Flora Test (FemTest): Measures Lactobacillus ratio to support female health and hygiene. - APOE Dementia Risk Genetic Test: Identifies ApoE genotypes associated with Alzheimer’s risk to support proactive brain health management. - Diet Genetic Test (Upcoming): Analyzes genetic predispositions related to fat metabolism, energy consumption, and muscle type.