Rs53576

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dbSNPrs53576
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SNP Nexus

Chromosome3
Orientationplus
Position8779370
GenotypeEffect
rs53576(A;A)lack of empathy?
rs53576(A;G)*?
rs53576(G;G)empathy


Genotypes Magnitude Summary
Rs53576(A;A) 2.52.5 lack of empathy?
Rs53576(G;G) 2.12.1 empathy

rs53576 is a silent G to A change in the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene.

A blog summarizes 10.1073/pnas.0909579106 to show that people with the (G;G) genotype were better able to discern the emotional state of others than students who carried the A-allele.

[PMID 19015103] Oxytocin receptor and serotonin transporter (5-HTT) genes associated with observed parenting.

[PMID 19376182] Associations between the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) and affect, loneliness and intelligence in normal subjects