By Fritz Lenneman Eleven percent of the population is born left-handed, and if they seem different, it’s because they are! Learn six tips for raising a left-handed child. Step 1: Is she a lefty? Congratulate—or blame—yourself. The question of whether left-handedness could be inherited was answered in 2007 when scientist Clyde Francks announced the isolation […]
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Gene for left-handedness is found
Scientists have discovered the first gene which appears to increase the odds of being left-handed. The Oxford University-led team believe carrying the gene may also slightly raise the risk of developing psychotic mental illness such as schizophrenia. The gene, LRRTM1, appears to play a key role in controlling which parts of the brain take control […]