Gene research finds DNA variants linked to dyslexia in first study of its kind

Dyslexia is known to run in families – partly because of genetic factors – but until now, little was known about the specific genes that relate to the risk of it developing.

A study led by the University of Edinburgh has identified a series of DNA variants linked to dyslexia (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022 - 17:27

Katharine Hay, PA Scotland reporter

Scientists have for the first time pinpointed a large number of genes that are reliably associated with dyslexia.

Dyslexia is known to run in families – partly because of genetic factors – but until now, little was known about the specific genes that relate to the risk of it developing.