G
Genetic Archaeology

GENE
ENCYCLOPEDIA

Explore the building blocks of human heritage. Our database contains detailed profiles of genetic markers that define your health, appearance, and evolution.

CFTR
Immune System

CFTR

CFTR encodes a chloride channel; mutations cause Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis)....
📍 7q31.2 Details →
BRCA2
Tumor Suppressor

BRCA2

BRCA2 is another important tumor suppressor gene, closely related to BRCA1 and playing a similar role in DNA repair....
📍 13q13.1 Details →
MTHFR
Vitamins

MTHFR

MTHFR encodes an enzyme playing an important role in folate metabolism and homocysteine regulation....
📍 1p36.22 Details →
F5
Detoxification

F5

F5 encodes coagulation factor V. The Leiden mutation is one of the most common hereditary thrombophilias....
📍 1q24.2 Details →
COMT
Detoxification

COMT

COMT encodes an enzyme that degrades catecholamines like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, playing a key role in stress response and…
📍 22q11.21 Details →
PEMT
Vitamins

PEMT

PEMT encodes an enzyme responsible for the endogenous synthesis of phosphatidylcholine (PC) from phosphatidylethanolamine, particularly important for ...
📍 17p11.2 Details →
ACE
Fitness

ACE

ACE encodes an enzyme playing a central role in the renin-angiotensin system, influencing blood pressure and endurance performance....
📍 17q23.3 Details →
ACTN3
Fitness

ACTN3

ACTN3 encodes a protein in fast-twitch muscle fibers. The R577X variant determines sprint vs. endurance ability....
📍 11q13.2 Details →
FTO
Metabolism

FTO

FTO is strongly associated with obesity risk. Variants influence appetite and energy metabolism....
📍 16q12.2 Details →
MC1R
Appearance

MC1R

MC1R determines hair color and skin type. Variants cause red hair and fair skin....
📍 16q24.3 Details →