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Genetic Mapping in Salvador by the Gen-t Project. There Are 5 Thousand Spots for Volunteers with Free Tests and Results in Up to 4 Days.
The Gen-t Project in Brazil has opened new spots in Salvador for those who wish to participate in one of the largest genomic studies in Latin America. The initiative aims to include five thousand volunteers in this phase, which takes place at the SENAI CIMATEC, in Piatã, with 80 spots available daily.
The goal is to map the DNA of 200 thousand Brazilians and create the largest genetic database ever recorded on the continent.
How Genetic Mapping Works in Salvador
Residents who sign up for the project undergo a simple blood draw and have access to free laboratory tests for five years.
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The procedures include:
- Complete blood count and platelet count;
- Cholesterol evaluation and diabetes tests;
- Blood pressure and heart rate assessment;
- Measurement of weight, height, BMI, and abdominal circumference.
In the third year of monitoring, participants also receive a detailed map of global and subcontinental ancestry, with information about the continents and countries of origin of their ancestors.
Who Can Participate in the Gen-t Project in Salvador
To participate in the genetic mapping in Salvador, it is necessary to:
- Be Brazilian with 18 years or older;
- Be able to read and write;
- Present a document with a photo and CPF;
- Schedule an appointment on the official project website.
The test results are sent within four business days, via email, WhatsApp, or SMS.
Salvador: Genetic Diversity as a World Highlight
Salvador was chosen as one of the study hubs due to its historical and genetic diversity.
Since 2023, the Gen-t Project has recruited thousands of volunteers from different regions of Brazil.
In the first phase conducted in the capital city, more than five thousand people participated.
The Brazilian diversity is considered unique, with contributions from three main parental groups: indigenous, European, and Sub-Saharan African.
This mix makes the country a territory of great interest for medical genetics and pharmacogenetics, as Brazilian genomes are still poorly represented in international studies.
The Impact of the Largest Genetic Database in Latin America
Currently, about 80% of the genomes studied in the world are of European origin. Only 1% represents the Hispanic or Latin American population.
The Gen-t Project aims to change this landscape by creating the largest genomic database in the region, gathering information that could directly influence research in precision medicine, the development of new drugs, and population genetics.
According to the organizers, this will be the first highly mixed population to be mapped on a large scale, filling a gap in major global scientific studies.
Service – Genetic Mapping in Salvador
- What: Gen-t Project in Brazil – blood collection and free tests
- Where: SENAI CIMATEC – Av. Orlando Gomes, 1845, Piatã – Salvador (BA)
- Registration: via the official project website
- Spots: 80 per day, until reaching 5 thousand volunteers
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