rs53576(A;G)

Lack of empathy?

Magnitude
2.8Worth knowing
Repute
Bad
On SNPedia
rs53576(A;G)
Gene
OXTR

Other genotypes of rs53576

  1. A;AMost notableBadLack of empathy?Worth knowing · 2.8
  2. G;GGoodOptimistic and empathetic; handle stress wellWorth knowing · 2.5

All about rs53576

Notes

From SNPedia

You have a SNP in the oxytocin receptor which may make you less empathetic than other people. When under stress you may have more difficulty recognizing the emotional state of others which impacts loneliness, parenting, and socializing skills. Some studies have suggested that the A;G genotype is associated with an intermediate level of empathy (compared to the G;G and A;A genotypes), although most report that A;G and A;A individuals have similar levels of empathy and stress handling capabilities.

Source and license

Adapted from rs53576(A;G) on SNPedia, using a snapshot taken October 16, 2026. SNPedia content is shared under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US, and this page is shared under the same license.

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