MyGenomeBox was officially launched in January 2017 at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas. They announced the start of the world's first open genome-based DNA platform business by introducing the ‘Genome Data Management’ and 'DNA App Store' technology. ‘The DNA App Store’ technology is one of the '10 Innovative Technologies' selected by MIT Technology Review in 2016. MyGenomeBox offers secure and easy personal genome data upload and storage solution combined with DNA App stores for various applications in health, life style and wellness area.
During the exhibition period, MyGenomeBox attracted a great interest from a various industries including cosmetics, fitness, wearables and medical devices. Several opinion leaders in enterprise and policy field from various countries visited MyGenomeBox booth, and they praised as 'MyGenomeBox is the most innovative and creative business model which represents the global fourth industrial revolution.’
Some of the interesting DNA applications in MyGenomeBox includes Ancestry analysis, Neanderthal genome estimation, Genetic Skin Type, Customized Nutrition Guide and Personalized Wine selection that are all based on own genetic makeup.
Dr. Charles Cantor, a scientific advisor of MyGenomeBox said, “The genomics information and application industry is a driving force in opening a new future and an axis of disruptive innovation that will change our lifestyle.”
The new world of DNA App can be experienced from June 7th to 9th by visiting the MyGenomeBox booth (N4 Hall 4202) at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.