rs11999669 (LINC03142): intelligence association

Key takeaways

  • This SNP is linked to intelligence in a genome-wide association study.
  • The variant has a small effect size of 5.63 and a very low p-value.
  • Allele A is associated with higher risk.

Key takeaways

  • This SNP is linked to intelligence in a genome-wide association study.
  • The variant has a small effect size of 5.63 and a very low p-value.
  • It is located on the LINC03142 region.
  • Allele A is associated with higher risk.

What the research says This variant rs11999669 at the LINC03142 locus is associated with intelligence in a genome-wide association study of about 269 thousand individuals [PMID 29942086]. The reported effect size is 5.63 and the p-value is 2e-8.

Reported associations Intelligence: This variant is linked to higher risk for intelligence with a reported effect size of 5.63, p=2e-8 [PMID 29942086].

Evidence quality The supplied studies do not report any direct trait association beyond the GWAS catalog entry; this evidence is limited to a single association in a large cohort.

No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does rs11999669 mean?

It is a genetic variant at the LINC03142 region that has been linked to intelligence in a large study.

Is this variant related to health?

The evidence only shows an association with intelligence, not any direct health effect.

Can I change my risk?

This information is for research and does not allow personal decisions about lifestyle or treatment.