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Study Identifies 48 Genes Linked to Stuttering Risk

8/13/2025

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A groundbreaking global study in Nature Genetics has uncovered 48 genes associated with stuttering, analyzing over one million saliva samples, including contributions from Western Australian families. This innovative research aims to predict stuttering risk through DNA analysis, paving the way for early interventions that could transform the lives of millions struggling with this speech disorder.

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A groundbreaking global study in Nature Genetics has uncovered 48 genes associated with stuttering, analyzing over one million saliva samples, including contributions from Western Australian families. This innovative research aims to predict stuttering risk through DNA analysis, paving the way for early interventions that could transform the lives of millions struggling with this speech disorder.