about deCODE genetics
a global leader in gene discovery
When it comes to something as personal as your genome, you want to work with the proven leader in the field. deCODEme is offered by deCODE genetics, a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs and diagnostics for common diseases based upon its global leadership in human genetics.Since our founding in 1996, we at deCODE have developed an unrivalled track record in gene discovery. In the past year alone, our scientists have identified major inherited risk factors for diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, prostate cancer, glaucoma and restless leg syndrome. These breakthroughs are based upon our unique resources and expertise. Over the past decade, we have created a genealogical database covering the entire population of Iceland, where our principal laboratories are based, and stretching back to the settlement of the country over a thousand years ago. We have analyzed DNA from more than 300,000 people from around the globe, including that of the more than half of the adult population of Iceland taking part in our gene discovery work.
We operate one of the largest DNA analysis laboratories in the world. Not surprisingly, as a pioneer in human genetics we have also led the world biomedical community in the development of proprietary data and privacy protection systems for genetic information. Through deCODEme we are putting this experience to work for you, helping you to get to know your own genome even as we continue to advance novel means to better treat, diagnose and prevent many of the biggest challenges to public health. See our list of scientific publications.