rs3792452
SLC6A4rs3792452 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the SLC6A4 gene. Genespiral reads it in the Personality analysis to describe Sensitivity to Musical Reward.
- Gene
- SLC6A4
- Alleles
- C / T
- Genotypes
- CC, CT, TT
- Traits
- 1 trait across 1 analysis
An rsID such as rs3792452 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.
Sensitivity to Musical Reward
Emotional Traits · Part of the Personality analysis
Involved in serotonin transport, affecting reward processing and emotional response to music.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| CC | Higher sensitivity |
| CT | Moderate sensitivity |
| TT | Lower sensitivity |
- Summary
- SLC6A4 gene variations may influence how rewarding and emotionally fulfilling individuals find music.
- Scientific insights
- Individuals with 'CC' may derive greater emotional satisfaction and reward from music.
- Lifestyle tips
- Exploring different genres of music may enhance the experience of musical rewards.
Check your genotype at rs3792452
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs3792452 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 Sensitivity to Musical Reward in your results.
Related
Other markers in SLC6A4
References
Primary databases for this variant. Use them to check allele orientation, population frequencies, and the underlying studies.
- dbSNP entry for rs3792452 - NCBI
- rs3792452 variant page - Ensembl
- rs3792452 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs3792452 - ClinVar
- SLC6A4 gene - NCBI Gene
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