Aussie study identifies new genes linked with being left or right handed_china.org.cn – China.org.cn

SYDNEY, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — Australian researchers have identified 48 new genetic variants which influence whether a person will be left or right handed, or ambidextrous, in the largest ever study of its kind released on Tuesday.
However, scientists remained convinced that environmental factors play a larger role than genetics in terms of influence on handedness.
The study analyzed genetic data from over 1.7 million people, identifying 41 genetic variants associated with being left-handed, an…

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