Genetics
sleep hDEC2 short-sleepers Mutations in ADRB1 and NPSR1 genes change neurotransmitters in the brains of some people allowing them to sleep less. Another variant in DEC2 lets short sleepers stay awake longer. taste TAS2R38 supertaster The variant responsible for super tasting is known as PAV bones: LRP5 unbreakable extremely dense bones that are practically unbreakable. cholesterol: CETP low-cholesterol Mutations in a gene responsible for producing a protein called cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) result in a deficiency of that protein. CETP deficiency is linked with having higher levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, which helps carry cholesterol to the liver so it can be removed from the body, resulting in lower cholesterol levels. PCSK9 genes that gets rid of a protein that controls the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. tetrachromats, usually women, have four. This is caused by a mutation of the opsin gene. strength - MSTN gene don’...