Gene "Linked To Dyslexia"

A gene which is likely to be one of the causes of dyslexia in children has been discovered, university researchers said today. Scientists at Cardiff University believe the breakthrough will give a better understanding of what causes the brain disorder, which disrupts reading and writing skills. Further studies could also lead to the discovery of treatments for children susceptible to dyslexia - and broaden understanding of how humans in general perform the difficult skill of processing language. A team from the department of psychological medicine at the Wales College of Medicine analysed 300 families from Wales and the west of England where at least one child had the disorder. Researchers, led by Professor Julie Williams and Professor Michael O' Donovan, will now continue their study to discover more about the gene - "KIAA0319". The study will focus on discovering exactly how the gene works within the brain to disrupt reading and writing skills.