rs10978481 (LINC01505): eudaimonic well-being link

Key takeaways

  • rs10978481 is linked to higher eudaimonic well-being
  • The C allele shows a small effect size p=4e-7 in ~108k people
  • This association is reported by the GWAS Catalog

Key takeaways rs10978481 is linked to higher eudaimonic well-being, the C allele shows a small effect size p=4e-7 in about 108 thousand individuals, this association is reported by the GWAS Catalog.

What the research says The GWAS Catalog reports that the rs10978481 C allele is associated with eudaimonic well-being, with an effect size of 5.09 and p=4e-7 in about 108 thousand individuals [PMID 30279531]. The risk allele C is the variant that shows this association [PMID 30279531].

Reported associations Eudaimonic well-being the rs10978481 C allele is associated with higher scores, reported effect size 5.09 p=4e-7 in about 108 thousand individuals [PMID 30279531].

Evidence quality The evidence comes from a genome-wide association study of roughly 108 thousand participants, reporting a small but statistically significant effect size of 5.09 and p=4e-7 for the C allele [PMID 30279531]. No other studies are cited in this catalog entry.

No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does rs10978481 mean?

It is a single nucleotide change at the LINC01505 locus that has been linked to higher eudaimonic well-being in large studies.

Is this variant related to disease?

No, it is not associated with any known disease; the effect is on well-being only.

Can I change my risk?

The study does not suggest that changing your genotype will affect your well-being; genetics are descriptive not prescriptive.