rs850333
OXTrs850333 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the OXT gene. Genespiral reads it in the Personality analysis to describe Altruism.
- Gene
- OXT
- Alleles
- A / G
- Genotypes
- AA, AG, GG
- Traits
- 1 trait across 1 analysis
An rsID such as rs850333 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.
Altruism
Personality Traits · Part of the Personality analysis
Related to oxytocin production, which plays a role in social bonding and empathy.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| AA | Higher altruism |
| AG | Moderate altruism |
| GG | Lower altruism |
- Summary
- OXT variations may influence propensity for altruistic behavior and empathy.
- Scientific insights
- Individuals with 'AA' often show higher empathy and willingness to help others.
- Lifestyle tips
- Volunteering can enhance altruistic behavior and well-being.
Check your genotype at rs850333
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs850333 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 Altruism 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 rs850333 - NCBI
- rs850333 variant page - Ensembl
- rs850333 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs850333 - ClinVar
- OXT gene - NCBI Gene
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