Genes common to dyslexia, ADHD discovered in study
Science / Technologies 17 Sep, 2024

Genes common to dyslexia, ADHD discovered in study

Business To Business, NEW DELHI, 17 Sep. 24: Researchers have identified 174 genes shared between dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), results that shed new light on their genetic origins.
The team, led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, UK, said that of the 174 genes, 121 had not been previously identified. They also located 49 genetic regions shared between the neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dyslexia is marked by an impaired ability in reading and with spelling, while ADHD is a condition in which one faces difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

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