The fuck soviet-hmm

  • LaughingLion [any, any]@hexbear.net
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    7 months ago

    my ancestors were white af. polish and hungarian. and hairy like a goddamn bear

    its possible i have this gene but if its specific to asian people then idk how

    • Maoo [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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      7 months ago

      That particular allele is most common in SE Asia and South China but can be found in lower frequencies elsewhere. It also has impacts even when a person is heterozygous, i.e. just has one copy of the less effective protein gene.

      But there are many ways to have variation in how a person metabolizes alcohol. You could even have your own fun new mutation!