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The discussions reflect curiosity about the ancient origins of the CREBRF gene, exemplified by phrases like 'helped them preserve fat' and references to Polynesian navigation, which evoke interest in evolutionary biology. The tone varies from educational to technical, with mentions of specific genetic variants and visualization methods, indicating both interest and engagement with the scientific content, though the perceived immediate impact remains moderate.
Most posts acknowledge the significance of the genetic findings, with some highlighting its evolutionary implications, showing general support for the study's conclusions.
Discussions demonstrate a high level of curiosity about the genetic aspects and historical context, engaging with details like Polynesian voyaging and DNA analysis.
Messages include references to scientific visualization and methods, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement beyond surface-level discussion.
While some recognize the importance of understanding genetic influences on obesity, the overall perception of immediate societal impact appears moderate, with emphasis on scientific curiosity rather than policy influence.
@claire_ethomas Actually, we found a good reason to present a 3D figure, rotating as a movie, in the Sup Info of this paper - the 2D was misleading: Minster RL et al. A thrifty variant in CREBRF strongly influences body mass index in Samoans. Nat Genet. 2016;48(9):1049–1054. doi:10.1038/ng.3620
@Rainmaker1973 Fun Fact: It’s due to a gene called “CREBRF”. It’s from long ago when Polynesians were crossing the vast oceans, led by nothing but the stars. That gene helped them preserve fat through times of long travel with little to no food. The more you know
RT @StatGenDan: @jgschraiber Imputation “adds” information derived from the correlational structure of the phased reference panel beyond wh…
2/ A recently discovered missense variant rs373863828 in CREBRF plays a role in obesity in Samoa. The minor allele of rs373863828 was found to be strongly associated with greater BMI in the Samoan population, using cross-sectional data collected in 2010. https://t.co/w1sjyHTbu1
This video explores the impact of the CREBRF gene variant rs373863828 on BMI in Samoans, highlighting a 'thrifty' genetic adaptation that promotes fat storage and influences obesity susceptibility in this high-risk…
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@Rainmaker1973 Fun Fact: It’s due to a gene called “CREBRF”. It’s from long ago when Polynesians were crossing the vast oceans, led by nothing but the stars. That gene helped them preserve fat through times of long travel with little to no food. The more you know
2/ A recently discovered missense variant rs373863828 in CREBRF plays a role in obesity in Samoa. The minor allele of rs373863828 was found to be strongly associated with greater BMI in the Samoan population, using cross-sectional data collected in 2010. https://t.co/w1sjyHTbu1
RT @StatGenDan: @jgschraiber Imputation “adds” information derived from the correlational structure of the phased reference panel beyond wh…
@claire_ethomas Actually, we found a good reason to present a 3D figure, rotating as a movie, in the Sup Info of this paper - the 2D was misleading: Minster RL et al. A thrifty variant in CREBRF strongly influences body mass index in Samoans. Nat Genet. 2016;48(9):1049–1054. doi:10.1038/ng.3620
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