rs642961

IRF6 PER1

rs642961 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the IRF6 / PER1 gene. Genespiral reads it in the Appearance and Sleep analyses to describe Lip Thickness and Chronotype (Morning vs Evening Preference).

Gene
IRF6 / PER1
Alleles
A / G
Genotypes
AA, AG, GG
Traits
2 traits across 2 analyses

An rsID such as rs642961 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, AG, GG. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so AG 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.

Lip Thickness

Appearance · Part of the Appearance analysis

IRF6

Influences lip development and thickness.

Genotype associations for Lip Thickness
GenotypeAssociation
AAFuller Lips
AGModerate Fullness
GAModerate Fullness
GGThinner Lips
Summary
Variations affect lip fullness and shape.
Scientific insights
The 'AA' genotype is associated with naturally fuller lips.
Lifestyle tips
Lip care products can enhance and maintain lip appearance.
Check your Lip Thickness result

Chronotype (Morning vs Evening Preference)

Sleep Patterns · Part of the Sleep analysis

PER1

Key regulator of circadian rhythm and daily activity patterns.

Genotype associations for Chronotype (Morning vs Evening Preference)
GenotypeAssociation
AAMorning preference
AGIntermediate preference
GGEvening preference
Summary
Variations in PER1 gene are associated with an individual’s chronotype, or daily activity preference.
Scientific insights
'AA' alleles are linked with morning preference, while 'GG' is linked with evening preference.
Lifestyle tips
Adjusting exposure to light can help shift your chronotype closer to desired timing.
Check your Chronotype (Morning vs Evening Preference) result

Check your genotype at rs642961

Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs642961 along with every other marker in the Appearance and Sleep analyses. 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 Lip Thickness and Chronotype (Morning vs Evening Preference) in your results.

Related

More markers from Appearance and Sleep

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.