Is my gene up or downregulated?

SelfDecode analyzes your genetic variations (SNPs), not whether a gene is upregulated or downregulated. Like most consumer DNA testing companies, we look at your DNA sequence rather than your gene regulation status — the amount of protein or RNA a gene produces, which is complex and shaped by your environment, cellular signals, and interactions with other genes.

What your data shows

Your SelfDecode reports are based on specific genetic variants (SNPs) and their associations with health traits or conditions. These variants may be linked to biological processes, but they don't directly indicate whether a gene is upregulated or downregulated.

Why gene regulation requires lab testing

Determining a gene's exact regulation status requires specialized laboratory techniques that examine actual gene expression, not just DNA sequence variation. This type of analysis goes beyond what consumer DNA testing can provide.