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Genetics Influences Baby's First Steps, Study Reveals

5/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study of over 70,000 infants uncovers that genetics plays a significant role in determining when babies take their first steps, accounting for 25% of the variation in walking age. Researchers from the University of Surrey identified 11 genetic markers tied to this crucial milestone, highlighting the interplay between genetics and environment in child development.

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A groundbreaking study of over 70,000 infants uncovers that genetics plays a significant role in determining when babies take their first steps, accounting for 25% of the variation in walking age. Researchers from the University of Surrey identified 11 genetic markers tied to this crucial milestone, highlighting the interplay between genetics and environment in child development.