SNiPs – Single nucleotide polymorphisms, are the most common type of genetic variation among people. A SNiP is a difference in a single DNA building block, called a nucleotide.
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Specific Genetic Variants (SNiPs)
SNiP’s are single nucleotide polymorphisms. These are subtle changes in the genetic sequence of the code that tells our body how to make a protein or enzyme. When the genetic recipe contains a variation from what is considered “normal” then this variation has the potential to cause health issues or risks of health issues when we are exposed to environmental triggers.
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Specific Genetic Variants (SNiPs) | Acetyl CoA Acetyl Transferase
AANAT: (Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase) This enzyme is critical in the production of melatonin from serotonin. It controls the night/day rhythm of melatonin production in the pineal gland. Genetic variants are associated with sleep phase disorders. There seems to be a link between genetic variability in the AANAT gene with susceptibility to major depression (MD).