GMDS-AS1 rs4959669: what the research says
This SNP is associated with hairline morphology and aesthetic facial traits in East Asian populations.
What each genotype means
Typical hairline morphology
This genotype is associated with standard hairline patterns in East Asian populations. Research indicates this variant is linked to the presence of a widow's peak, though individual expression varies significantly.
This genotype is common in East Asian populations, though exact frequencies vary by specific cohort.
Varied hairline morphology
Carriers of this genotype may show intermediate traits regarding hairline shape. This variant is statistically associated with the development of a widow's peak in East Asian cohorts.
This genotype is frequently observed in East Asian populations.
Associated with widow's peak
This genotype is statistically linked to the presence of a widow's peak in East Asian populations. It is one of the primary genetic signals identified for this specific aesthetic facial trait.
This genotype is found in a significant portion of East Asian populations.
Variable in East Asian cohorts
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