[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":363},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-gene-pathway-analysis-in-action-3x4-dna-test-review":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":173,"relatedBooks":285},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":33,"project_category":42,"contact_email_category":45,"yst_prominent_words":46,"class_list":56,"better_featured_image":75,"acf":102,"yoast_meta":117,"_links":120},48099,"2022-11-24T10:00:00","2022-11-24T09:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=48099&_wpnonce=91e96b224b&status=auto-draft&type=post","2024-01-11T18:04:26","2024-01-11T17:04:26","gene-pathway-analysis-in-action-3x4-dna-test-review","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fgene-pathway-analysis-in-action-3x4-dna-test-review",{"rendered":17},"Gene Pathway Analysis In Action – 3×4 DNA Test Review",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>In the past couple of years, I have taken at least 10 genetic tests, including this latest DNA test from\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3x4genetics.com\u002F\"> 3×4 Genetics\u003C\u002Fa>. This may seem excessive, but I have my reasons. I graduated from medical school as a genetic specialist and completed my PhD as a clinical genomics researcher, and although I turned to medical futurism, my original field never ceases to fascinate me. I’m very curious about how these tests advance and hope I might be able to provide insights for patients worldwide about what they can expect to learn from such tests and what those tests can really deliver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Thus, I didn’t hesitate for a second to get yet another test and try the pathway analysis 3×4 Genetics offers. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002FTMF-disclaimer-1-768x106.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48109\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002FTMF-disclaimer-1-768x106.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002FTMF-disclaimer-1.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a pathway analysis?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Traditional’ DNA tests typically offer you percentage values of disease risks, saying things like “you have 34% diabetes risk”. Even if that is an accurate estimate, it’s challenging to figure out what to do with that number, especially if the test provider’s control population may significantly differ from yours. In my case, living in the middle of Europe, such values would tell more if they were compared to the Caucasian population in Central Europe – which they are not. Therefore while you receive quantified results, it’s really hard to use those results in your health or disease management\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pathway analysis tries a different approach, focusing not on single genes, but on the “functions” of those genes. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.frontiersin.org\u002Farticles\u002F10.3389\u002Ffphys.2015.00383\u002Ffull\">Pathway Analysis\u003C\u002Fa> (PA) aims to detect relevant groups of related genes and seeks to overcome the problem of interpreting overwhelmingly large lists of important but isolated genes detached from context. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In plain English, PA aims to analyse the ways our bodies work and find the ones in which we may have problems. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to do the DNA test\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The 3×4 test didn’t differ significantly from other tests. You collect your sample with a cheek swab and send the package back to the company. It then will be analysed in a lab, and you get the results in about a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002FBerci-3x4DNA-3.jpg\" alt=\"DNA test results 3x4 Genetics\" class=\"wp-image-48103\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>During this time you are asked to fill out a questionnaire that provides some background info. It includes your basic metrics, like age and weight, lifestyle questions about how you eat and how much you exercise, and some basic questions about your general health and mood, among others. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The report on 36 pathways\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>3×4 Genetics was the first provider offering to send the final report in an encrypted mail, which I think is a big plus. The report evaluated my results in 36 pathways. These come from 6 \u003Cstrong>main categories\u003C\u002Fstrong> (and several sub-categories):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cellular \u003C\u002Fstrong>(Methylation, Inflammation, Oxidative stress, Detoxification)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Systems \u003C\u002Fstrong>(Mood & behavior, Collagen & joints, Bone health, Glucose & insulin, Memory & brain health, Histamine overload, Hormone balance)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cardiovascular health\u003C\u002Fstrong> (Vascular health, Cholesterol, Blood clotting, Blood pressure)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Energy\u003C\u002Fstrong> (Adipogenesis, Weight gain & weight loss resistance, Exercise response, Pro-inflammatory fat, Energy expenditure, Appetite\u002FSatiety\u002FIntake)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Activity\u003C\u002Fstrong> (Power, Injury, Recovery, Training response, Endurance)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Nutritients\u003C\u002Fstrong> (Caffeine, Choline, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Gluten, Vitamin C, Salt, Iron overload)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The workings of my 36 pathways were evaluated on a 4-grade scale (low-medium-high-very high), showing how close\u002Ffar I am from the optimal, with low being the closest to the ideal. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The counselling was excellent\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The follow-up counselling session is a crucial part of all genetic tests, I would never suggest anyone take a DNA test without professional support to analyse the results. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002FBerci-3x4DNA-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48105\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This was by far the most useful counselling session I’ve ever had, offering methods, dietary and supplements advice to counter my problematic tendencies. I learned, for example, how not paying attention to proper resting can turn into anxiety, or how foods high in histamine might affect my psychological well-being. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I did learn some new things, and they make sense\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The report contained lots of things I was already aware of from my previous genetic tests, but it also offered some interesting new inputs. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>It highlighted that I’m “highly resistant in releasing fat from stores”, which is in line with my extended family being unanimously obese. Without very carefully managing my weight, I would be overweight too. Fortunately, my lifestyle has kept my BMI under 23 for my entire life and I plan to keep on doing so.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>The report also explained why I was always good in sprint runs and terrible in long-distance runs: I am on the lower end of the endurance scale. On the other hand, I do particularly well in power sports. I also learned that I recover from exercises somewhat slowly, and need to support the process in several different ways.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>“As a slow metabolizer,” I also need to limit my caffeine intake – another insight that reinforces what I learned by experience. Drinking coffee after 3 pm will make me sleep unwell. Now I can be sure I’m not just imagining it. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>I also scored “very high” on the mood&balance scale, meaning I may be highly susceptible to an imbalance (anxiety, depression and related behaviours). As someone with a dopamine reuptake disorder, this also makes a lot of sense and explains my novelty-seeking nature, and why I constantly need to get into something new, like chess and baseball and so on. The counsellor also explained how important it is for me to find balance, to make sure my adventure-seeking would not cause anxiety.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>All in all, I was happy with the process and the results, the company provided great customer support, although I think it would be impossible to properly interpret the report without the counselling session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pros\u003C\u002Fstrong>:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>focus on genetic pathways\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>excellent counselling session\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>strong privacy measures\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cons\u003C\u002Fstrong>:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>it was challenging to interpret the results without genetic counselling\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>no online dashboard for the report, just a static PDF\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>I tried the pathway analysis DNA test by 3×4 Genetics. 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THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmagazine\">BROWSE OUR LATEST ARTICLES HERE\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp> \u003C\u002Ftd> \u003C\u002Ftr> \u003C\u002Ftbody> \u003C\u002Ftable> \u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Through the rise of personalized medicine, carrying out genome tests at home became feasible. With a PhD in genomics, I’m always curious and excited to try out novelties in my field. This time, Futura Genetics offered me a genetic test, and I was happy to give it a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003C!--more-->\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Genome Testing is Sexy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Genome tests have been in the spotlight for years. Patients have been able to order such tests online with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.23andme.com\u002F\">23andme\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FNavigenics\">Navigenics\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pathway.com\u002F\">Pathway Genomics\u003C\u002Fa> since 2005, 2006 and 2007. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fshall-we-sequence-genomes-at-homes-the-future-of-genomics\u002F\">The basic assumption is that anyone can order a test from home\u003C\u002Fa> and learn about their risks for certain medical conditions, and what lifestyle choices they should make to avoid them. As the saying goes, genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It makes a lot of sense to learn about these inherited risks even though they are not always needed to change a particular element of lifestyle habits. I think it should be my right to be able to order a genomic test but then analysis should be closely supported by medical professionals. It is difficult to draw meaningful conclusions from data even with them. Without them, it’s fairly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fdna-strands.jpg\" alt=\"DNA Strands\" class=\"wp-image-14090\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fdna-strands.jpg 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fdna-strands-333x250.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>My Experience with Genetic Tests\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’ve had 4 genomic tests in my life. The previous three I had with \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fscienceroll.com\u002F2009\u002F03\u002F07\u002Fnavigenics-what-my-genome-tells-me-to-do\u002F\">Navigenics\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fscienceroll.com\u002F2010\u002F03\u002F19\u002Fpathway-genomics-lets-see-my-genes\u002F\">Pathway Genomics\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fscienceroll.com\u002F2014\u002F04\u002F15\u002Fgentle-2\u002F\">My Gentle Labs\u003C\u002Fa> – with 3 different results and experience. I summarized my findings with Navigenics \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fnavigenics-what-my-genome-tells-me-to-do\u002F\">here\u003C\u002Fa>. I also analyzed and regularly re-analyze my own raw data with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpromethease.com\u002Fondemandlicense\">Promethease\u003C\u002Fa>. As a researcher with a PhD in genomics, it is fascinating to see how such tests work in action. I love the possibility to get insights about my genome as well, not just measuring my vital signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This time Futura Genetics offered me a free genetic test and I was happy to give it a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Futura Genetics and their Method\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.futuragenetics.com\u002Fen\u002F\">The Futura Genetics test\u003C\u002Fa> is a non-invasive DNA test designed to assess your risk of developing each of the 28 most common conditions worldwide such as lung cancer, lupus, melanoma, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, breast or bladder cancer. The team of their experts selects the most appropriate genetic markers for each disease, based on their experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The process is the following: you order the genetic test, and the company mails you a DNA collection kit. You have to follow the instructions – basically spit and send the sample to Futura Genetics. Then the company notifies you within 4 weeks about your report made available online on your secured account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Ffuture-genetics.png\" alt=\"Futura Genetics - Genetic Test\" class=\"wp-image-14039\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Ffuture-genetics.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Ffuture-genetics-768x516.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Ffuture-genetics-512x344.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Ffuture-genetics-372x250.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So, I gave it a try and soon I received my report in a PDF. In the document they include what exactly they measure and how they are calculating genetic risks. There is a table included about the average risks and your risk, although it is difficult to understand how the average risk is calculated, it might not even be relevant to my population, the Central European Caucasian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I have made lifestyle choices before to make sure I do everything I can to avoid major medical conditions. But what I learnt from this report was the much higher risk for melanoma and basal cell carcinoma. In the report, they stated that my risk of developing basal cell carcinoma is 1.9 times higher than the average risk. And not only did they provide me with this information, they also advised me to limit sun exposure and protect my skin from sunburns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fpictograms-futura-genetics.png\" alt=\"Pictograms - Futura Genetics - Genetic Test\" class=\"wp-image-14034\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fpictograms-futura-genetics.png 724w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fpictograms-futura-genetics-512x491.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fpictograms-futura-genetics-260x250.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I brought the report to my dermatologist who recommended me to use sunscreen all the time when I’m out there. Such as Baz Luhrmann recommended in his famous song full of wise thoughts. Thus, I follow the advice and try to lower genetic risks.\u003Cscript>\u003C\u002Fscript>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-family: Arial!important; font-size: 13px!important; line-height: 15px!important; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid #dadada; margin: 0 30px;\">\u003Ca style=\"color: #989898!important; text-decoration: none!important;\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finfogr.am\u002Fecf2a883-21c9-475d-9ba3-2841b2e7457b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Futura Genetics\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca style=\"color: #989898!important; text-decoration: none!important;\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finfogr.am\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create your own infographics\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There are not many genetic tests currently available online due to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Although companies do not need to have clearance for laboratory developed tests (LTDs), the agency says \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.raps.org\u002FRegulatory-Focus\u002FNews\u002F2015\u002F11\u002F09\u002F23563\u002FFDA-Warns-Three-Companies-Over-DTC-Genetic-Tests\u002F\">it will exercise its oversight of any diagnostics being marketed directly to consumers.\u003C\u002Fa> In that sense, it sent letters to three genomic testing companies last year inquiring about clearance numbers for direct marketing to consumers. In theory, they have to suspend production after such warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To sum up, I was satisfied with the results of the test. Hopefully, with new technological advances, the cost of even whole genome sequencing will get so low that the real challenge will be analyzing the huge amount of data. 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