Some genetic mutations are so common that we do not even pay attention to them. One way or another, they make their owners very beautiful. These mutations are not at all dangerous. Some of them are found even in cats.

So, consider the genetic changes that make the owner only more beautiful. And at the end of the article you will find a small bonus.

Blue eyes

This eye color results from a mutation of the HERC2 gene. Blue-eyed people are very attractive. And according to one study, women with this shade of eyes better cope with stress. As for men, similar studies have not been conducted with them.

 

8 common mutations
Blue eyes are also a consequence of gene mutations.

Green eyes

This eye color is the rarest. It occurs only in 2% of the population. Moreover, women are much more likely than men.

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Green eyes are found in only 2% of people

Heterochromia

This term refers to a different eye color in one person. Heterochromia is caused by gene mutations, and various injuries, inflammations.

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Differences in eye color in the same person are caused by mutations and injuries.

Red hair

Thanks to the mutation of the MC1R gene, red-haired people exist in the world. This phenomenon also occurs in no more than 2% of the total population. People with this mutation are often fair-skinned. But sometimes red hair is found even among blacks and Asians.

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Red hair is one of the most lovely mutations.

Freckles

Another completely harmless feature of the MC1R gene. Interesting fact: children are born without freckles. Therefore, people often think that they appear due to the fact that a person is in the sun for a long time. Although this is not so.

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Freckled skin is always attractive

Big muscles

Metamorphosis, accelerating the growth of muscle tissue, is more common in animals. In the body, such individuals produce an increased amount of myostatin. This protein significantly accelerates muscle growth. Sometimes a feature is also found in people.

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Accelerated muscle growth due to genetic failure

Polyosis

It occurs on any part of the body where there is hair. There is even a polyosis of eyelashes. Sometimes this mutation indicates a serious gene disorder. But still, for the most part, it is completely harmless.

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Polyosis - a harmless and charming mutation

Chin dimple

Because of the mutation of the genes in the womb, the muscles of the embryo do not touch enough. So a person has a wonderful dimple on the chin.

8 common mutations
The cute dimple on the chin also appears to be the result of mutations in the genes.

Bonus: children born with hair

And now - the promised bonus. You might think that the birth of the hair is also a gene disorder. But it is not so. Scientists tend to attribute this phenomenon to developmental characteristics than to genetic abnormalities.

Newborn with hair
This baby was born a real dandy
Newborn with hair
Little blond with thick hair
Newborn with hair
Kid with thick fiery hair

And finally - another genetic feature: polydactyly. Or, more simply, an abnormal excess of the number of fingers. It is found in both humans and cats. But among representatives of a mustached tribe - much more often.

Polydactyl cat
Cat with six fingers

Although polydactyly is a violation, cats with six fingers still have many advantages. For example, they can open the linen closet even more easily, type more sophisticated SMS messages on the phone, and also shake hands with their owners!