Snips about SNPs: FTO and your weight
Lots of studies link the FTO gene variants likely higher BMI and obesity. Check your 23andMe or AncestryDNA data.
SNP Snips
The Snips about SNPs series gives you a short, quick article about different genetic variants that you can look at in your 23andMe, Ancestry.com, or other genetic data.
Jump in, read a little – and then check your genetic data. Want to know more? There is always a link to the in-depth article.
Snips about SNPs: Lactose Intolerance Gene
Do you love dairy but it doesn’t love you? The LCT gene controls whether you produce lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose) as an adult.
Snips about SNPs: ACTN3 (muscle type gene)
A quick overview of how to check your genetic data (23andMe, AncestryDNA) for the ACTN3 gene variant that influences muscle type.