So, it is Christmas today. And 
In the bid to keep you informed even during the Christmas holidays, I’d be sharing with you, an amazing report about the unique features of our human anatomy which you probably thought was normal, but are actually functions our of individual genealogy.
Every one of us is made up of different kinds of genes. From basic Biology, we must all know that some genes are very dominant in the body, while others are recessive.
This anomaly makes features and certain characteristics in our anatomical feature very different from people around us, even different from our close and blood relations.
Most genes in our body decide to a great extent, how we look – physical appearances; and how we behave – personal mannerism.
But genetics are not just about bestowing upon us mummy’s sexiness or dad’s awesome height. Genetics play a lot of roles in our body’s functionality, sometimes anchoring on the weirdness of gene mutations.
Now, while some of the mutations experienced by a minority of the world’s population might not be compared to that of the revered X-Men super heroes, there are a few unique qualities they contribute to our body system.
Based on a recent report I read online, there are a couple of things you might have thought were normal but were actually as a result of genetic quirks in your body.
So, as you have fun this Holiday season, do evaluate yourself to determine if you do possess these genetic mutations or traits.
Some of these features are highlighted below:
1.) The Smell of Ants
Studies have shown that ants have distinctive formic acid odour. However, scientific and health studies have shown that only a few people can actually smell it. Some people opine that ants smell quite like lemon or citronella, while suggesting that some ant species smell like blue cheese.
So, what about you? Do you have such gene mutative abilities? How do ants smell to you?
2.) The Taste of Coriander
Due to a bitter taste gene PTC in the tongue of a certain subset of the human population, such people say Coriander tastes like soap. For others lacking such gene PTC, coriander tastes like a delicious food garnish to them.
So, what does your tongue say about Coriander?
3.) A Hitchhiker’s Thumb
Contrary to what you might be thinking right about now, this feature doesn’t mean you are a hitchhiker. Having a hitchhiker’s thumb simply means that your thumb is slightly shaped differently; by bending backwards at the first joint of the finger.
Okay, so I examined my thumb while typing this, lolz. I think I do have a hitchhiker's thumb. Yeah!
4.) The Cleft Chin
The Cleft chin is also referred to as the “Butt chin”. The Cleft chin is a slight fissure which runs down the middle of the chin. It is caused when the left side and right side of the chin do not fuse together quite well during development. Also, they are not always the same, because variations occur when it comes to size, and more men are cleft-chinned than women.
So, do you have Cleft Chin? Or would you like your kids to?
5.) A Widow’s Peak
For one to have a widow’s peak, it simply means that your hairline makes a small “V” shape on your forehead. In the past, this characteristic was seen as an omen a lady would be widowed very early in life, but time and science has proven that to be unsubstantiated.
So, does your hairline say "V" for Widow's peak?
6.) The 'ACHOO' syndrome
About 35 percent of the U.S population is affected by this syndrome. The ‘ACHOO’ syndrome is a cute acronym for the “Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst Syndrome”, which despite its long term, simply means you sneeze at bright lights.
Now, do you? It’s time for some personal evaluation.
7.) The Blue eyes
Blues eyes aren’t actually new to us. One of my new Brit actors, Cara Delevingne, has this natural phenomenon. It is important to note that eye coloration is actually determined by the presence of pigments in the part of the iris called the stroma. Now if there is little or no pigment there, then eyes will appear blue. The Blues eyes are one of the simplest and commonest forms of teenage genetics. However, studies have shown that they are caused by a recessive gene. But what you probably didn’t know about ‘blue eyes’ – unless you do have one - is that they have been found to be a more sensitive to light.
Do you have ‘blue eyes’? Are yours sensitive to light? Time for evaluation, I suppose.
Further Reading: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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