Speech Pathology
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Health & Medicine
The genetics of stuttering
Researchers have linked a newly discovered gene to persistent stuttering into adulthood – giving hope to those with severe speech disorders
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Health & Medicine
Hunting the genetic cause of stuttering
Stuttering can run in families, hinting at an underlying genetic cause that researchers are focusing on through a major world study. But here’s what we know now, including tips on speaking with someone who stutters.
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Politics & Society
Teenage crime and language disorder
Research into teenage crime uncovers the invisible disorder holding many offenders back