rs117402698 - OPCML anxiety gaming link
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Key takeaways
- This SNP is linked to anxiety when playing computer games.
- The effect size is moderate with p=7e-12.
- It is a common risk signal not a rare disease allele.
Key takeaways This SNP is linked to anxiety when playing computer games, the effect size is moderate and the study involved nearly half a million people. The GWAS catalog reports an association between this variant and higher anxiety during gaming sessions with p=7e-12. It is not a rare disease allele but a common risk signal.
What the research says The GWAS catalog reports that rs117402698 is associated with anxiety severity when playing computer games, with a reported effect size of 1.99 and p=7e-12 PMID 34877740
Reported associations Anxiety severity x playing computer games interaction This variant is associated with higher anxiety when playing computer games a reported effect size of 1.99 and p=7e-12 PMID 34877740
Evidence quality The GWAS used about 488 thousand individuals, reporting an effect size of 1.99 and p=7e-12 PMID 34877740 The association is not replicated in other studies.
Lifestyle considerations No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.
Frequently asked questions
What does rs117402698 mean?
rs117402698 is a genetic variant at the OPCML locus that has been associated with higher anxiety when playing computer games.
Is this a rare disease gene?
No, rs117402698 is not linked to a rare disease; it is a common risk signal for anxiety in gaming contexts.
Can I change my behavior based on this result?
The study does not recommend any lifestyle changes; it only describes an association between the variant and higher anxiety during gaming.