deCODEme is the world's first service to offer a comprehensive genome scan and online analysis of your unique DNA profile by scanning one million variants in your genome. Never before has it been so easy to learn how scientific knowledge about ancestry, disease risk and the inheritance of physical traits applies to you and your genome. The whole genome scan answers all your queries.

• Manage your health

deCODEme provides you with an introduction to your genome under expert guidance by a world leader in human genetics. We will analyze your genetic information, store it securely and give you up-to-date information about your gene profile.

Through a variety of sources, including deCODE genetics own pioneering research in population genetics, we have collected and annotated the most accurate and validated information available on genetic variations which have been associated with an average, higher or lower risk of common diseases. We will give you both detailed scientific background and the means to study how this knowledge applies to you.

The current list of diseases includes: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, Age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, Asthma, Atrial fibrillation, Bladder cancer, Breast cancer, Celiac disease, Colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, Exfoliation glaucoma, Heart attack, Hemochromatosis, Intracranial aneurysm, Lactose intolerance, Lung cancer, Multiple sclerosis, Obesity, Peripheral arterial disease, Prostate cancer, Psoriasis, Restless legs syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Venous thromboembolism. The disease list will be updated continuously as new discoveries are made.



• Discover the origin of your ancestors

Your DNA has been passed between generations for hundreds of centuries. deCODEme allows you to virtually reconstruct the geographical distribution of your ancestors back hundreds or even thousands of generations

Through an intuitive interface, you will be able to view how your mother and father and their ancestors contributed to your genome and how much of your genome is derived from people from Africa, Europe or Asia. We offer a clear and concise analysis of this information with user-friendly explanations and graphics.


• Compare your genetic profile with your family and friends

Human genomes are more than 99% identical. In the 1% that remains, hundreds of thousands of variations combine to make you truly unique. Now you can see how your genetic profile differs and compares to the profile of an acquaintance, friend or family member.

deCODEme allows you to send invitations or accept invitations from other users who wish to compare and contrast genetic profiles. This feature is highly secure and restricted: No user will be able to see any private information about you - unless you have explicitly opted to share those details. Other users will never be able to see your actual genetic profile or any other detailed information about your genome.


• Your Characteristics
  
There is a good deal more to exploring your genome than learning about your susceptibility to particular diseases.

In this section, you can look at various characteristics and traits that you have inheritied and which, in some cases, are beneficial rather than deterimental to your health.

The current list of characteristics includes: Alcohol Flush Reaction, Bitter Taste Perception, Male Pattern Baldness, Nicotine Dependence. The characteristics list will be updated continuously as new discoveries are made.