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57 Genetic Regions Linked to Stuttering Uncovered

9/3/2025

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Researchers identified 57 genetic regions associated with stuttering, affecting 1 in 100 individuals.
Geneticists Piper Below and Dillon Pruett conducted the study using 23andMe data.
These findings enhance the understanding of the genetics behind speech conditions.
Stuttering is an underexplored topic in human biology.

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Story summary

Researchers identified 57 genetic regions associated with stuttering, affecting 1 in 100 individuals.
Geneticists Piper Below and Dillon Pruett conducted the study using 23andMe data.
These findings enhance the understanding of the genetics behind speech conditions.
Stuttering is an underexplored topic in human biology.