NicoTest™ in the Media

DNA test can identify ‘the smoker’s gene’

“Smokers can now test themselves to find out if they carry a gene that predisposes them to heavy smoking and nicotine addiction.” The Daily Telegraph

DNA test 'to help smokers quit'

“A new DNA test detecting the “addiction gene” will help more smokers be successful in quitting the habit, it has been claimed.” The Mail on Sunday

Smoking is all in your genes

“Smokers will soon be able to stub out their habit with help from a treatment plan tailored to their genetic make-up.” The Oxford Mail

‘DNA test’ to help smokers quit

“A simple DNA test could spot which smokers have an addictive gene and would likely benefit from particular quit methods, say scientists.” BBC News

DNA test that could help you quit smoking

“NicoTest™ analyses a DNA sample to see how a person responds to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and other treatments.

It also provides a metabolic profile which shows how quickly a smoker clears nicotine from their system, helping to determine the right dose of NRT.” The Mirror

10 Reasons to Quit - which one is yours?

"The NicoTest™ uses your DNA to determine a personalised treatment plan and analyses how your body will respond to the various types of therapy for tobacco dependence as people react differently. The NicoTest™ is a diagnostic tool that gives you the control and confidence to succeed by ensuring that you start with the right product at the right dose. The NicoTest™ online support also helps you prepare and adapt to your non-smoking lifestyle." MSN Specials

DNA provides key to successful quitting smoking

“Smoking has been identified as the principal avoidable cause of premature deaths in the UK. One in two smokers dies prematurely: of these, nearly one in four will die of lung cancer. With the launch of NicoTest™, G-Nostics aims to give people suffering from nicotine addiction a powerful new tool, which will give them greater control of their bodies than was previously possible.” Medical-News.net

DNA test can identify ‘the smoker’s gene’

“Smokers can now test themselves to find out if they carry a gene that predisposes them to heavy smoking and nicotine addiction.

Depending on the results aspiring non-smokers will be given a personally tailored plan to break the habit with advice on the treatment most appropriate to their genetic make-up. They will also be advised about behavioural changes, alternative therapies and other ways to stiffen their resolve.” netdoctor.co.uk

DNA test ‘helps smokers quit’

“A new anti-smoking programme tests smokers’ DNA to see whether they are likely to succeed.” Ananova

DNA test to nab the addictive smoking gene!

“A simple DNA test can now help you quit smoking by identifying the addictive gene in your body and can also be used to predict if your kids would be smoking addicts.

According to the BBC, the team found that the test can be a crucial aid in helping people quit smoking as by identifying the gene , the most appropriate therapy can be used for the addict as the findings reveal that people who have the addictive gene, have a greater chance of quitting their habit if they use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and those without the gene are likely to succeed if they use other methods nicotine-free methods.” Express Newsline