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Coeliac genes

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purplemachine · 10/05/2021 13:16

I'm hoping someone that knows a bit about genetics can help. I'm coeliac and I carry the DQ8 gene. I have had both of my children tested and they both have DQ2.5 and one also has DQ8. Does this mean that their dad must carry DQ2.5 or can it skip a generation?

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DogInATent · 13/05/2021 16:44

Genes don't skip generations, but the traits they're associated with can (to quite a surprising degree sometimes).

I'm not sure I'd read too much into it without knowing how the testing was done. If it was through the NHS you should be able to get an interpretation of the results. If it's something done online, e.g. 23andMe, then... well.. I wouldn't overthink it or set too much store by it.

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