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Gene linked to persistent stuttering into adulthood uncovered
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Gene linked to persistent stuttering into adulthood uncovered

by Danielle Galvin, University of Melbourne Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study led by University of Melbourne researchers has discovered a link between a new gene pathway and structural brain anomalies in some people who stutter into adulthood, opening up promising research avenues to enhance the understanding of persistent developmental stuttering. Published in the journal...

Unraveling the biology of a mysterious condition: stuttering
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Unraveling the biology of a mysterious condition: stuttering

by Laura Ungar  Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Holly Nover grew up trying to hide her stutter. “I was very self conscious,” said the 40-year-old St. Johns, Florida mom, whose 10-year-old son Colton also has a speech impediment. “So I developed habits to switch my words so it wouldn’t be noticed.” For centuries, people have feared...