rs6311

HTR2A

rs6311 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the HTR2A gene. Genespiral reads it in the Personality analysis to describe Agreeableness.

Gene
HTR2A
Alleles
C / T
Genotypes
TT, TC, CC
Traits
1 trait across 1 analysis

An rsID such as rs6311 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 TT, TC, CC. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so TC 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.

Agreeableness

Personality Traits · Part of the Personality analysis

HTR2A

Linked to serotonin receptors influencing emotional regulation and social behavior.

Genotype associations for Agreeableness
GenotypeAssociation
TTMore agreeable
TCModerately agreeable
CCLess agreeable
Summary
HTR2A variants may modulate empathy and cooperativeness, impacting agreeableness.
Scientific insights
Individuals with 'TT' tend to show greater empathy and warmth in social interactions.
Lifestyle tips
Practicing empathy can enhance agreeableness in social and professional settings.
Check your Agreeableness result

Check your genotype at rs6311

Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs6311 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. 1. Download your raw data from 23andMe or AncestryDNA.
  2. 2. Open the analysis below and choose the file.
  3. 3. Find Agreeableness in your results.

Related

Other markers in HTR2A

  • rs6313 - Emotional Sensitivity and Aggressiveness

More markers from Personality

  • rs4680 (COMT) - Pain Sensitivity and Extraversion
  • rs7412 (APOE) - Attention to Detail and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
  • rs644148 (CHRNA4) - Openness to Experience
  • rs1338047 (GABRB1) - Cognitive Empathy
  • rs2254298 (OXTR) - Attachment Style and Compassion Fatigue
  • rs3796863 (CD38) - Tendency to Anthropomorphize

References

Primary databases for this variant. Use them to check allele orientation, population frequencies, and the underlying studies.

Genespiral is an educational tool, not a medical service. Genetic associations describe tendencies observed across populations, not certainties for you. Read the full disclaimer.