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Navigenics Incorporated, founded in 2007 and based in Redwood Shores, California, is a privately held company that provides consumers with personal genetic data. Disease and other information can be employed in optimizing preventive health plans. The company scans and analyzes saliva samples, correlating DNA information with gene-based disease research data. The Navigenics Health Compass service scans an individual's entire genetic code, identifying markers for 20 medical conditions. Security technologies are used to protect patient data. Navigenics has formed alliances with Georgetown University, Mayo Clinic, Scripps Health, and other medical institutions. The firm publishes Mayo Clinic health information and Medscape continuing medical education content on its website. Affymetrix Incorporated handles laboratory processes. The Affymetrix facility, based in Sacramento, California, complies with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) testing standards. Navigenics has raised over $25 million from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital, and Mohr Davidow Ventures. The firm was founded by Dr. David Angus and Dr. Dietrich Stephan.
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