Fancl Health Science to sell genetic testing kit

TOKYO, Japan - A genetic testing kit is unveiled in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2014, by Fancl Health Science, a subsidiary of cosmetics maker Fancl Corp., for sale from November at prices starting from 14,800 yen. Based on the user's genetic data, the company will predict likely lifestyle-related illnesses and recommend specific dietary supplements to prevent them.

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