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Published online 30 April 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news030428-11

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Finns point to dyslexia

Gene hint to human reading ability.

A Finnish family has given the first clear clue to a gene involved in dyslexia.

Between 5 and 15% of people are dyslexic.

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