Gene for left-handedness is found

Gene for left-handedness is found

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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 of specific functions, such as speech and emotion.

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[edit on 31-7-2007 by UM_Gazz]

So being left handed MAY increase the chances of developing mental illness?

The worlds becoming a wierder and more dangerous place every day, it seems.

Everything we do seems to be dangerous, and now this - thankfully I'm a righty.

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Man! I'm left handed, and I wear jeans! Now I'm ascared!

That's funny. My sister is a lefty and she got all the bad genes. Bi-polar, fibromyalgia...

Me... I'm God. The voices tell me so.

Man I wish I was left handed, it's suppost to feel like someone else is doing it!

99 change!