From the sequence data, they found
gene variants indicating that the man had dark skin and eyes.
Not exact matches
Variants in the
gene called Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (TERT) on chromosome 5 that were associated with older IEAA were also associated with longer telomeres
indicating a critical role for TERT in regulating the epigenetic clock, in addition to its established role of compensating for cell replication - dependent telomere shortening.
Genes involved in mammary gland development and function had
variants associated with greater milk production, perhaps
indicating that the Scythians milked their horses.
Genetic tests could one day
indicate if patients are predisposed to high levels of TNF — possibly associated with the newly identified receptor
gene variant — helping to identify patients that will respond to antibody therapy.
Testing
indicated that Jolie had a
gene variant associated with very aggressive form of this cancer, so she opted for a double mastectomy.
Although myriad signs
indicate that our
gene pool rapidly adapts to the novel nutritional environment (39), many of us still carry
gene variants that promote insulin resistance.