Red hair variant (R160W)

rs1805008 · gene MC1R · category Trait · Free in the Quanome app

Your DNA file reports your genotype at rs1805008 — a marker in the MC1R gene that studies link to red hair variant (r160w). Here's what each genotype is associated with:

Genotype	What it's associated with
CC	No R160W red-hair variant.
CT	One R160W variant — carrier.
TT	Two R160W variants — associated with red hair / fair skin.

Educational only — not medical or diagnostic advice. A single marker is one of many factors; strand orientation varies between files. Always consult a qualified clinician about your health.

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Red hair variant (R160W)

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