Finally, human variant-trait associations showed reproducible enrichment in both metabolic domains, including body composition and BMI, and neuro-psychiatric outcomes such as schizophrenia, smoking, and anxiety.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Together, these phenotypic findings indicate that NT5C2 is a conserved neuro-metabolic regulator, linking energy-related pathways to specific behavioral dimensions that may underlie its pleiotropic impact on psychiatric and metabolic risk. The gene discussed is NT5C2; the disease is Anxiety.