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New Study Uncovers 80 Genes Linked to Dyslexia
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- The study identified 80 genetic regions linked to dyslexia, including 13 previously unknown.
- Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the Max Planck Institute led the work.
- Dyslexia affects 5-10% of the global population and is viewed as part of a spectrum of reading abilities.
- Overlaps with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and chronic pain suggest shared biology; calls for early detection.
