Unlocking a world of opportunities through genetics

Since the first DNA mapping, genetics has made giant strides, expanding into various applications. One example is predictive medicine, which, through genetic analysis, can identify an individual’s risk of developing specific diseases.

Going even further upstream, genetics plays a crucial role in prevention. It is now well established that proper lifestyle and nutrition can help prevent diseases and that each individual has a unique genetic variability. This means that there is no single ideal diet that works for everyone.

Understanding individual genetic variability allows for personalized recommendations on nutrition and lifestyle choices tailored to each person’s unique genetic makeup.

NGB Genetics: diet and lifestyle tailored to DNA

This is where NGB Genetics has specialized. Founded as a spin-off of the University of Ferrara, the company emerged from the fusion of three research groups working in genetics and molecular biology.

The startup has developed an innovative system that, through DNA analysis, detects individual genetic variations that influence vitamin and mineral absorption, glycemic index, food intolerances, sensitivities to certain nutrients, and more.

When used by specialists, this type of genetic profiling enables the creation of personalized nutrition plans and lifestyle recommendations, helping to prevent diseases and enhance overall health and well-being.

Beyond nutrition, NGB Genetics has also developed a specialized genetic test for sports. This test identifies individual genetic variations that affect metabolism, muscle mass, inflammation predisposition, and suggests how to compensate for metabolic deficiencies through dietary supplements—helping athletes optimize performance.

An outlook beyond prevention

Nutrition and physical well-being are not the only focus areas for NGB Genetics. The company also operates in environmental, forensic, agri-food, and veterinary fields. For example, through specialized consulting, NGB Genetics supports local administrations, protected areas, and research institutions in biodiversity conservation.

Looking ahead, the startup is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with genetic and microbiome analysis, an advancement that could further enhance the understanding of key factors influencing nutrition and lifestyle, pushing the boundaries of preventive health care.

Un ulteriore passo che la startup sta compiendo è l’integrazione dell’intelligenza artificiale (IA) alle analisi genetiche e del microbioma, che darebbe una spinta ulteriore alla comprensione dei fattori alla base di alimentazione e stili di vita in ottica di prevenzione.

“Your genes, your health”

Vittorio Lucchini, Administrator & Founder, NGB Genetics

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