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Chromosome 13
41.1
94.6
92
45.5
29.1
28.6
41.1
94.6
92
45.5
98.7
29.1
28.6
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A taste of happiness
For many, chocolate offers brief moments of pleasure that we like to enjoy over and over again. Why?
defence
TNFSF13: This gene codes for a cytokine, an important molecule in the immune response.
don’t worry, be happy…
DAOA: This gene is involved in producing a molecule which interacts with the ‘happy receptor’. This part of the chromosome is associated with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
a taxi for copper
ATO7B: This gene is involved in copper transport, and is essential for the correct functioning of many enzymes.
a longer life
KL: This gene codes for the klotho protein which seems to be involved in longevity.
External links
Protein Spotlight: The thread of life
