What kind a DNA test tell us ?
It is common knowledge that such thing as eye or hair colour, body height, baldness or some diseases are genetically inherited from our parents. Researchers are progressively discovering less obvious facets of our lives that are dictated by our genes. Here is a non-exhaustive list of diseases and traits, most of which can be tested by commerical companies like deCODEme and 23andMe or Navigenics.
Psychology & Neurology
- ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) : linked to novelty-seeking behaviour, anti-conformism, nomadism and food cravings.
- Autism (additional link) or Asperger's Syndrome
- Avoiding errors (capacity of learning from mistakes)
- Bipolar disorder
- Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) : better cognitive ability but higher rates of depression.
- Depression
- Dyslexia
- Emotional committment (for long-term relationships)
- Fear, anxiety, and trauma (additional link)
- Faithfulness
- Gambling
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Tyranical behaviour and ruthlessness (additional link)
Diseases
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Asthma
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Larynx Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Oral and Throat Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
- Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- G6PD Deficiency
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Graves' disease
- Hearing loss (additional link)
- Heart attack risk
- Hemochromatosis
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney stones
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE or Lupus)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Neuroblastoma
- Nonsyndromic Deafness
- Neurofibromatosis type II (familial brain tumour)
- Osteoarthritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Pre-eclampsia
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Venous Thromboembolism
Drug response & dependence
- Alcoholism and alcohol cravings (rs1799971)
- Alcohol Flush Reaction
- Antidepressant response (rs2032583)
- Caffeine metabolism speed (rs762551)
- Heroin addiction risk (rs1799971)
- Nicotine Dependence
Immunity and disease resistance
- HLA type (Immune System Compatibility)
- Resistance to HIV and AIDS
- Malaria Resistance (Duffy Antigen)
- Norovirus Resistance
Other medical conditions
- Baldness
- Blood glucose level
- Fertility
- HDL cholesterol level (rs5370)
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Lactose intolerance
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Persistent Fetal Hemoglobin
Senses
- Bitter Taste Perception
- Non-Bitter Taste Perception
- Odor Detection (Smell Sensitivity)
- Pain Sensitivity
Physical performances
- Muscle performance (rs1815739)
- Endurance
- Sprinter type vs running endurance
- Dancer vs non-dancer
Physical traits
- Obesity
- Weight/Body mass index
- Pigmentation (skin, hair and eye colour, freckles)
- Earwax Type
Others
- Circadian Rhythm
- Effect of breast-feeding on IQ
- Left-handedness
- Happiness
- Optimism
- Longevity (additional link)
- Memory
It is common knowledge that such thing as eye or hair colour, body height, baldness or some diseases are genetically inherited from our parents. Researchers are progressively discovering less obvious facets of our lives that are dictated by our genes. Here is a non-exhaustive list of diseases and traits, most of which can be tested by commerical companies like deCODEme and 23andMe or Navigenics.
Psychology & Neurology
- ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) : linked to novelty-seeking behaviour, anti-conformism, nomadism and food cravings.
- Autism (additional link) or Asperger's Syndrome
- Avoiding errors (capacity of learning from mistakes)
- Bipolar disorder
- Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) : better cognitive ability but higher rates of depression.
- Depression
- Dyslexia
- Emotional committment (for long-term relationships)
- Fear, anxiety, and trauma (additional link)
- Faithfulness
- Gambling
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Tyranical behaviour and ruthlessness (additional link)
Diseases
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Asthma
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Larynx Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Oral and Throat Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
- Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- G6PD Deficiency
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Graves' disease
- Hearing loss (additional link)
- Heart attack risk
- Hemochromatosis
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney stones
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE or Lupus)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Neuroblastoma
- Nonsyndromic Deafness
- Neurofibromatosis type II (familial brain tumour)
- Osteoarthritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Pre-eclampsia
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Venous Thromboembolism
Drug response & dependence
- Alcoholism and alcohol cravings (rs1799971)
- Alcohol Flush Reaction
- Antidepressant response (rs2032583)
- Caffeine metabolism speed (rs762551)
- Heroin addiction risk (rs1799971)
- Nicotine Dependence
Immunity and disease resistance
- HLA type (Immune System Compatibility)
- Resistance to HIV and AIDS
- Malaria Resistance (Duffy Antigen)
- Norovirus Resistance
Other medical conditions
- Baldness
- Blood glucose level
- Fertility
- HDL cholesterol level (rs5370)
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Lactose intolerance
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Persistent Fetal Hemoglobin
Senses
- Bitter Taste Perception
- Non-Bitter Taste Perception
- Odor Detection (Smell Sensitivity)
- Pain Sensitivity
Physical performances
- Muscle performance (rs1815739)
- Endurance
- Sprinter type vs running endurance
- Dancer vs non-dancer
Physical traits
- Obesity
- Weight/Body mass index
- Pigmentation (skin, hair and eye colour, freckles)
- Earwax Type
Others
- Circadian Rhythm
- Effect of breast-feeding on IQ
- Left-handedness
- Happiness
- Optimism
- Longevity (additional link)
- Memory
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