Blog Articles

There’s nothing quite like a sunny day to lift your spirits—but did you know that the sun is doing more than just brightening your mood? Behind the warmth on your skin lies a fascinating biological process that helps your body produce vitamin D, a nutrient essential for everything from bone health to brain function. While sunshine is a powerful source, your body’s ability to synthesise and use vitamin D is influenced by more than just time spent outdoors—it’s also written in your genes. Discover how your unique genetic blueprint affects your vitamin D metabolism, and how 3X4 Genetics can help you personalise your path to better health.

July marks Cord Blood Awareness Month — a time to spotlight the life-saving potential of umbilical cord blood stem cells. Despite South Africa’s high birth rate, cord blood is still often discarded due to a lack of awareness. In this blog, we explore how cord blood can treat over 80 serious conditions, including cerebral palsy and leukaemia, and why banking it is a powerful investment in your family’s future.

Pharmacogenomic testing is advancing paediatric care by tailoring medications to a child’s genetic makeup, improving treatment effectiveness and safety. This blog highlights its key benefits, including better mental health outcomes and reduced polypharmacy—and introduces PharmaGene, a lifelong tool for personalised medicine starting in childhood.

June marks World Infertility Awareness Month, a vital time to spotlight the growing challenges around fertility and the urgent need for open, informed conversations. In South Africa, where one in five couples face difficulty conceiving, infertility is more than a personal struggle; it's a pressing public health issue. At Next Biosciences, we’re dedicated to reshaping the fertility journey through cutting-edge genetic testing, expert support, and accessible care. Discover how science and compassion come together to empower individuals and families on their path to parenthood.

Gender reveals are more exciting than ever, but many parents are eager for early, reliable answers. With MiniMi, you can find out your baby’s gender as early as 10 weeks into pregnancy. Our safe, accurate test provides results in just 5 working days, making gender discovery easier and more accessible.

Can your DNA reveal clues about your mental health?
While genes don’t determine your destiny, they do shape your susceptibility to conditions like depression, anxiety, and addiction. In this blog, we explore how genetic testing can uncover hidden vulnerabilities—and how nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted support can help you take back control.

This blog explores global perspectives, current research, and clinical trials on stem cell therapy for ASD; highlighting the potential, the challenges, and the importance of cord blood banking for future possibilities.

As we celebrate the successes of women this March, it is particularly relevant to recognise the outstanding achievements of our company, Next Biosciences, founders Kim Hulett and Dr Yvonne Holt, who started a pioneering biotech company in South Africa 20 years ago.

When hard work follows a powerful idea, anything is possible: The Next Biosciences Story

Next Biosciences is a leading South African biotech company, that offers additional support for each step along the unpredictable path to parenthood.