rs2070116
MAOArs2070116 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the MAOA gene. Genespiral reads it in the Personality analysis to describe Impulsivity.
- Gene
- MAOA
- Alleles
- C / T
- Genotypes
- CC, CT, TT
- Traits
- 1 trait across 1 analysis
An rsID such as rs2070116 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 CC, CT, TT. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so CT 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.
Impulsivity
Behavioral Traits · Part of the Personality analysis
Associated with monoamine oxidase A enzyme, influencing mood and impulsivity.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| CC | Higher impulsivity |
| CT | Moderate impulsivity |
| TT | Lower impulsivity |
- Summary
- Variants in MAOA can impact the breakdown of neurotransmitters related to impulsive behaviors.
- Scientific insights
- Those with 'CC' may show higher impulsive tendencies, especially in response to stress.
- Lifestyle tips
- Practicing mindfulness techniques can help manage impulsive tendencies effectively.
Check your genotype at rs2070116
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs2070116 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 Impulsivity 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 rs2070116 - NCBI
- rs2070116 variant page - Ensembl
- rs2070116 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs2070116 - ClinVar
- MAOA gene - NCBI Gene
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