FAQ

Genknowme provides two flagship diagnostics. Each is built around a main indicator that gives an overall picture of health, which is then broken down into more specific components for a deeper understanding and actionable guidance:

• Biological Age & Lifestyle Profile – The central measure is biological age, which reflects the combined impact of lifestyle and environment on how quickly or slowly the body is ageing. This overall score is then decomposed into key lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol. This structure allows patients to see not only their global ageing rate, but also the specific lifestyle drivers that can be improved.
• Epigenetic Stress Profile – The main measure is the individual’s chronic stress load, capturing the long-term biological effects of stress. This global score is then broken down into its impact on four critical systems: cardiovascular, immune, metabolic, and neuroendocrine. This detailed view highlights which systems are most affected, enabling healthcare professionals to target interventions more precisely.

Our unique selling proposition is that Genknowme works exclusively with healthcare professionals. This ensures that every test result is delivered and interpreted by a qualified physician, providing patients with meaningful guidance and avoiding the pitfalls of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

We also apply a strict privacy-by-design approach: Genknowme never has access to personal identifiers. Patient data remains entirely with the prescribing healthcare professional, while only anonymised laboratory information is processed by us. Combined with Swiss-level precision and quality standards, this model guarantees not only scientific reliability but also the highest level of trust and confidentiality.

Genknowme tests are ideal for people who want more than static genetic information—they want actionable insights that can change with their lifestyle. Because epigenetics is reversible, our diagnostics allow individuals to track their health status at a given moment and measure progress over time.

They are especially relevant for:

• Individuals focused on longevity and healthy ageing.
• Patients seeking to prevent or manage chronic diseases such as cardiovascular or metabolic disorders.
• People under high stress who want to understand its impact on their body systems.
• Anyone starting or following a health program, wishing to monitor its real biological effects.

By working exclusively through physicians, Genknowme ensures that every result is translated into clear, personalised medical guidance.

The process is simple and designed to integrate seamlessly into medical practice:

1. Prescription by a healthcare professional – only physicians can order and interpret the test, ensuring medical relevance.
2. Lifestyle questionnaire – the patient fills out a short survey (15 questions, less than 10 minutes) covering key lifestyle factors such as nutrition, activity, sleep, alcohol, and smoking.
3. Blood sample collection – a standard blood draw is performed by the physician or clinic.
4. Analysis in Switzerland – the sample is analysed twice in Genknowme’s Swiss laboratory to guarantee accuracy and reproducibility.
5. Report and consultation – results are sent to the physician, who explains the global indicator (biological age or stress load) along with its detailed breakdown and provides tailored medical guidance.

This process ensures that every test combines cutting-edge science with clinical expertise, turning complex epigenetic data into actionable health insights.

Genknowme offers the fastest turnaround time worldwide for epigenetic testing. The standard delivery is the following week after the sample reaches our Swiss laboratory. For those needing faster results, an express same-week option is available at an additional cost, while a discounted 5-week option can be chosen by patients or clinics who are not in a hurry.

This flexibility makes Genknowme the global leader in both speed and reliability of epigenetic testing.

Your chronological age is simply the number of years since you were born—it never changes direction.

Your biological age, however, reflects how well your body is actually functioning. It can be younger or older than your chronological age, depending on lifestyle, environment, and stress.

Unlike genetics, epigenetic markers make biological age measurable and reversible. This means it is not just an abstract number: it is a dynamic indicator of your current health status that can improve when positive lifestyle changes are made.

before traditional symptoms or clinical markers appear. Our two cardinal measures—biological age and chronic stress load—capture the overall impact of lifestyle and environment on the body. These global indicators are then broken down into specific contributing factors or body systems, showing exactly where risks may be emerging.

Because epigenetic markers are dynamic and reversible, these insights give healthcare professionals the opportunity to design personalised, preventive strategies to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory diseases. For patients, this means not only detecting hidden risks early, but also having a clear and actionable path to improve long-term health.

Yes. Genknowme collaborates closely with leading Swiss institutions, ensuring that our diagnostics are developed and validated to the highest international standards. Among them, the CHUV – Lausanne University Hospital is regularly ranked as one of the world’s best university hospitals by Newsweek.

Our research efforts generate peer-reviewed publications, clinical validations, and the discovery of new biomarkers, directly strengthening the reliability and medical value of our tests. This continuous innovation ensures that every Genknowme diagnostic evolves with the latest science, giving healthcare professionals and patients tools they can trust.

You can contact us via our website form or consult the list of accredited Genknowme partner physicians and clinics. Our network of healthcare professionals ensures results are always interpreted in a clinical context.

All tests are carried out exclusively in our Swiss laboratory, which is the only facility authorised by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) to analyse sensitive lifestyle-related traits such as ageing and stress.

Healthcare professionals can become Genknowme partners by contacting us directly. We provide:

• Continuous training in epigenetics.
• Exclusive access to our diagnostics.

Practical tools to integrate testing into clinical practice and support patient care.