Genes 2 Brains 2 Mind 2 Me

Just having some fun with SNPedia’s new release of Promethase (0.1.66) which now has a superfast analysis option ($2 via a link to your Amazon.com account) as well as the usual free regular speed option.  I had some fun comparing my 23andMe profile to my wife’s using the experimental “breeding” tool and – 214 seconds later – had a glimpse of the genetic probabilities that now hang like the Sword of Damocles over my children. A few SNPpets include:
rs1726866(T;T) – unable to taste bitter 80% likely to be unable to taste bitter
rs10246939(T;T) – unable to taste bitter
rs11200638(A;A) – ~10x increased risk of wet age related macular degeneration
rs7754840(C;C) – 1.3x increased risk for type-2 diabetes
rs324650(T;T) – higher IQ The rs324650(T;T) genotype boosts intelligence
rs2802288(A;A) – longer lifespan
rs1815739(C;C) – possibly increased sprint/power performance

Although I won’t be around to vouch for the longer lifespan, I can vouch for the insensitivity to bitter taste (both kids love broccoli) and our torn up furniture must confirm the tendency to sprint muscles … as for the others, I guess we’ll see in time.  Thanks SNPedia!

(+2 points for mixing references to 2 Greek myths in 1 blog post)