rs987525

TBX15

rs987525 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the TBX15 gene. Genespiral reads it in the Appearance analysis to describe Ear Size.

Gene
TBX15
Alleles
A / C
Genotypes
CC, CA, AA
Traits
1 trait across 1 analysis

An rsID such as rs987525 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, CA, AA. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so CA 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.

Ear Size

Appearance · Part of the Appearance analysis

TBX15

Plays a role in ear development affecting size.

Genotype associations for Ear Size
GenotypeAssociation
CCLarger Ears
CAAverage Size
ACAverage Size
AASmaller Ears
Summary
Variations contribute to differences in ear size.
Scientific insights
Individuals with 'CC' may have larger ears.
Lifestyle tips
Hairstyles can be chosen to complement ear size and shape.
Check your Ear Size result

Check your genotype at rs987525

Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs987525 along with every other marker in the Appearance 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 Ear Size in your results.

Related

More markers from Appearance

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.