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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.

APOB
Metabolism

APOB

APOB encodes the major protein of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), the so-called 'bad cholesterol'....
📍 2p24.1 Details →
APOA1
Metabolism

APOA1

APOA1 encodes the major protein of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), often referred to as 'good cholesterol'....
📍 11q23.3 Details →
MTRR
Vitamins

MTRR

MTRR encodes the enzyme methionine synthase reductase, responsible for maintaining methionine synthase (MTR) in its active state....
📍 5p15.31 Details →
MTR
Vitamins

MTR

MTR encodes the enzyme methionine synthase, which requires Vitamin B12 to convert homocysteine to methionine....
📍 1q43 Details →
SLC6A4
Brain

SLC6A4

SLC6A4 encodes the serotonin transporter. Variants influence depression, anxiety, and stress response....
📍 17q11.2 Details →
BDNF
Brain

BDNF

BDNF is important for neuroplasticity, memory, and learning. The Val66Met variant influences cognitive functions....
📍 11p14.1 Details →
ALDH2
Detoxification

ALDH2

ALDH2 metabolizes alcohol. The Glu504Lys variant causes 'Asian Flush' and alcohol intolerance....
📍 12q24.12 Details →
CYP1A2
Detoxification

CYP1A2

CYP1A2 metabolizes caffeine. Variants determine if you are a fast or slow caffeine metabolizer....
📍 15q24.1 Details →
VDR
Vitamins

VDR

VDR encodes the Vitamin D Receptor. Variants influence Vitamin D metabolism and bone health....
📍 12q13.11 Details →
LCT
Vitamins

LCT

LCT encodes the enzyme lactase. Variants determine lactose intolerance in adulthood....
📍 2q21.3 Details →