rs1338047
GABRB1rs1338047 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the GABRB1 gene. Genespiral reads it in the Personality analysis to describe Cognitive Empathy.
- Gene
- GABRB1
- Alleles
- A / G
- Genotypes
- AA, GA, GG
- Traits
- 1 trait across 1 analysis
An rsID such as rs1338047 is the reference number dbSNP assigns to one position in the genome where people commonly differ by a single letter. Raw data exports from 23andMe and AncestryDNA list your two alleles at that position as a genotype - for this marker one of AA, GA, GG. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so GA and its reverse are the same genotype.
Alleles on this page are written on the forward (plus) strand, matching how consumer raw files report them. Other references sometimes describe the same variant on the opposite strand, which swaps A↔T and C↔G - see why the same variant can look different. The associations below are educational summaries of published research; they are not diagnoses, and the effect of any single SNP is usually modest.
Cognitive Empathy
Emotional Traits · Part of the Personality analysis
Related to GABA receptors, which influence emotional processing and empathy.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| AA | Higher cognitive empathy |
| GA | Moderate cognitive empathy |
| GG | Lower cognitive empathy |
- Summary
- Variants in GABRB1 may impact one's ability to understand and process others' emotions.
- Scientific insights
- Individuals with 'AA' may find it easier to understand and empathize with others.
- Lifestyle tips
- Active listening and empathy training can further enhance cognitive empathy.
Check your genotype at rs1338047
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs1338047 along with every other marker in the Personality analysis. The file is parsed in your browser and never uploaded, so your genotype stays on your device.
- 1. Download your raw data from 23andMe or AncestryDNA.
- 2. Open the analysis below and choose the file.
- 3. Find Cognitive Empathy in your results.
Related
References
Primary databases for this variant. Use them to check allele orientation, population frequencies, and the underlying studies.
- dbSNP entry for rs1338047 - NCBI
- rs1338047 variant page - Ensembl
- rs1338047 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs1338047 - ClinVar
- GABRB1 gene - NCBI Gene
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