In a genome-wide association study (GWAS), we found an association between rs9262636, located in a non-coding region of chromosome 6, and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM); through further eQTL analyses, we revealed a significant increase in the VARS2 mRNA levels in individuals carrying the minor allele G [1]. The gene discussed is VARS2; the disease is dilated cardiomyopathy.