rs11865256 - RBFOX1 cognitive ability

Key takeaways

  • rs11865256 is a SNP in the RBFOX1 gene linked to higher general cognitive ability
  • The T allele has been associated with better performance on cognitive tests
  • This association was found in a genome wide association study of over 300 thousand people

Key takeaways

  • rs11865256 is a SNP in the RBFOX1 gene linked to higher general cognitive ability
  • The T allele has been associated with better performance on cognitive tests
  • This association was found in a genome wide association study of over 300 thousand people

What the research says This variant is associated with general cognitive ability [PMID 29844566]. The rs11865256 T allele is linked to higher scores a reported effect size of 5.68 p=1e-8 in about 300 thousand individuals [PMID 29844566].

Reported associations General cognitive ability the rs11865256 T allele is linked to higher scores a reported effect size of 5.68 p=1e-8 in about 300 thousand individuals [PMID 29844566].

Evidence quality The supplied studies do not report a direct trait association for this variant; the rsid appears via GWAS Catalog association [PMID 29844566]. The evidence is strong with a p-value of 1e-8 and sample size around 300 thousand.

Lifestyle considerations No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does the rs11865256 SNP do?

It is a single nucleotide change in the RBFOX1 gene that has been linked to higher general cognitive ability according to a genome wide association study.

Is this variant related to memory problems?

The evidence shows it is associated with general cognitive ability not specifically memory issues.

Can I test for rs11865256?

You can check your raw DNA file for the T allele but no clinical test exists for this SNP.