Host of genes and genetic variants linked to dyslexia identified

Research sheds light to hereditary aspect of disorder in largest such study to date

A host of genetic variants associated with dyslexia have been identified by researchers, shedding light on the hereditary aspect of the disorder.

It is estimated that about 10% of the UK population, about 6.3 million people, are dyslexic. Previous research has suggested it has a heritable component, with studies suggesting genetics account for somewhere between 40% and 80% of the average differences between those with dyslexia and general population.

Continue reading…

​Research sheds light to hereditary aspect of disorder in largest such study to dateA host of genetic variants associated with dyslexia have been identified by researchers, shedding light on the hereditary aspect of the disorder.It is estimated that about 10% of the UK population, about 6.3 million people, are dyslexic. Previous research has suggested it has a heritable component, with studies suggesting genetics account for somewhere between 40% and 80% of the average differences between those with dyslexia and general population. Continue reading…