8 Genetic Mutations That Give People a Special Charm

Some genetic mutations have become so familiar that they’re not all that surprising. However, it is thanks to them that unique characteristics appear in some people, giving them a special and exotic attraction. When reading our article, you will be surprised by the immense variety of physical characteristics of people and even some kittens.

O awesome.club gathered 8 genetic traits that end up making people and kitties incredibly exotic.

The sky blue color of the eyes is a consequence of a mutation in the HERC2 gene. People who have this tone are not only more attractive in the eyes of most people, they also have other advantages. According to a study, women with light eyes endure pain much more easily than those with dark eyes. They also tolerate postpartum stress much better and have lower rates of depression. The study was not conducted in men, so it is not known whether men with sky blue eyes have similar advantages.

Green eye color is the rarest and is also the result of a genetic mutation. Only 2% of people in the world inherit this trait, and there are many more women with this hue than men. As with azure blue eyes, they contain only a small amount of melanin, which makes them more sensitive to UV radiation.

Heterochromia is produced due to an excess or lack of melanin, and can be a consequence of a genetic mutation, as well as an acquired trait (usually due to injury, inflammation, tumors, or use of drops). People with different colored eyes have a superpower: they attract attention wherever they go.

The malfunction of the MC1R gene gave rise to the emergence of red-haired people. Like green eyes, only 2% of our planet’s population has “fiery” hair. This mutation is usually accompanied by fair skin, freckles and light eyes, but there are cases where subjects of African or Asian descent have this hair color. This phenomenon is even rarer, but no less beautiful.

Freckles are also a cause of harmless MC1R gene mutation. Interesting fact: babies are born without them. Therefore, for a long time, it was believed that they were originated due to sun exposure.

Poliosis can affect any area of ​​the scalp, and white streaks can appear not only in the hair, but also in the eyelashes or eyebrows. This trait is sometimes a sign of a serious genetic disorder, but in most cases it is only a melanin deficiency and causes no problems.

The hole in the chin is the result of the absence of a gene, without which an incomplete union of the left and right halves of the jaw bone or the muscle of that zone is produced during the development of the embryo. Such a characteristic is inherited.

The genetic mutation that causes rapid muscle growth is rare and occurs more often in animals. However, in the world, you can find people with this characteristic. Myostatin produces a significant increase in muscle mass with an almost total absence of fat, so even some babies can look like bodybuilders.

Polydactyly is an abnormal development of the extremities that occurs in both humans and animals, but is more common in cats. A larger than normal number of fingers (five in the case of us humans) does not prevent people and animals from living normally.

But cats with thumbs have many advantages: they can write messages on their smartphone, open all the boxes easily and give their owner a “hand”, since it is the thumbs that allow humans to do these actions. 😛

Do you have any different physical characteristics?