Human Gene discovers the information of genes in an optimal way

Human Gen Parsis a knowledge-based company that was established in early 1996 and operates in the field of genes. Dr. Damon Nishtaali, a graduate of electrical engineering from Sharif University of Technology, CEO of this company, has entered the world of genetic data analysis and extraction since 2015 to be effective in discovering the secret of genes. Follow our conversation with him:

Where did the idea of ​​human gene come from and what progress has it made in these years?

I was in my third year as a doctor when I was offered to work in the field of DNA sequencer. At first I opposed it, but then my research activities together with Dr. Khalaj became the background for this idea to form. We realized that there are needs in the country and the interpretation of data. It is a very complex task and requires a large amount of data. My doctoral project started in 1995, and after market research, Human Gene was established with the same idea at the beginning of 1996.

What exactly were the needs you mentioned?

The first problem was that the genetic services required advanced equipment that was done completely outside the country. Actually, our genetic samples had to be sent abroad and the process was completely done there. Since we also had the challenge of sanctions, even data interpretation had to be done there. Except for the challenge of using these technologies, genetic data has high value like other data and is similar to crude oil for us. We had the expertise of data interpretation and software, and seeing these concerns and entrepreneurial capabilities, we thought of entering the field of data storage and interpretation.

What exactly does Human Gene do and what services does it provide?

Human Gene’s specialty is data interpretation. We entered the human domain to make predictions using genetic data. Predicting diseases of genetic origin such as blindness, deafness, cancer, etc., which may have a history in the person’s family. Through the interpretation of the data, we can reach the defective genes and after examining these genes in the individual, we can prevent the occurrence of these diseases in the next generation. Of course, in some diseases, it is possible to suggest more effective and specific treatment and control methods for the individual.

On the other hand, each person’s gene is a treasure of the most intrinsic information of that person, and when this information is interpreted, the inherent abilities and weaknesses of the individual can be predicted, and finally, it is possible to invest in these abilities and control the weaknesses. In fact, by knowing the inherent characteristics, a person can choose the best and most specific path to achieve his desired success.

For example, as an adult with a certain lifestyle, can I prevent genetic diseases in my next generation by referring to Human Gene?

Yes. This answer is related to the field of health. In this process, by analyzing and interpreting the data, we can identify the diseases and disorders in which genetics is involved, and prevent or postpone their occurrence from being passed on to the next generation, and in some cases, which can be modified by lifestyle. .

What do doctors think about this?

Our entry into the market was when the first wave of using these services in the world had reached Iran. In fact, this work had already started and we did not need to create a culture among specialists. Doctors accepted this science and geneticists introduced their services in a way. Currently, most experts in various fields are experts in this science and prescribe it.

What is the status of genetic diseases in our country?

These statistics are mostly in the East region, for example, in the south of the country, such as Ahvaz, Khuzestan, etc., where consanguineous marriages occur more often, genetic diseases are also more easily transmitted to the next generation, and this is an important point in gene transfer and should be considered.

But in terms of genetic disorders and diseases in our country, in the north of the country, breast and digestive cancer are very common, and in the south, deafness and metabolic diseases are very common. Of course, there is an effect of geographic region and type of nutrition on genetic diseases. In general, hearing, neuromuscular development, mental retardation and metabolic diseases are the most prevalent in the country. Cancers also have a growing number in the country, and lifestyle also affects the spread of this disease.

In what direction are the recommendations of Human Gen to his clients?

We offer two types of services: the first is diagnostic and the second is lifestyle or general.

In the first type, only defective genes are detected and a person can prevent its transmission to the next generation. In the second type, there are tests that make a person aware of his condition, such as nutrition, exercise, a person’s ability, and a personality model. In fact, this profile shows your situation where you are and you can draw your life map in the best possible way according to your interests. Of course, it is also effective in this type of environmental testing. It can be said that genetics is like an auxiliary wing for better cognition and is not effective alone.

How is this test done?

Gene information can be accessed from any tissue, in the diagnostic model blood sample is used as a complete tissue and in other cases oral saliva is sufficient. Of course, in some cases, they send us all kinds of textures.