deCODE genetics is a company that specializes in collecting and analyzing the human genome. It discovers genetic risk factors for common diseases ranging from cardiovascular conditions to cancer. The company leverages its gene discovery engine driven by genetic and medical information on individuals, proprietary statistical algorithms, and informatics tools for gathering, analyzing, visualizing, and storing data. deCODE genetics aims to use its technologies and knowledge to create new means of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.