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Why screen for 'dyslexic' genes?

Jill Baird and Kate Dresser

Cardiff University BairdJF@Cardiff.ac.uk

Abstract

With the advent of both 'marker maps' of the human genome and impressive computational power, whole genome screens for dyslexia are now a reality. But what do they really tell us about dyslexia and how do they fit together with other areas of research and teaching methods? This paper will attempt to examine the usefulness and limitations of the whole genome screen in lay-terms. With specific reference to dyslexia it will also illustrate how such knowledge may be applied and how it can be usefully related to other approaches such as those based on physiology, psychology, sociology and education. In addition it will broach the issues of what should eventually be done with the results of genome screens with reference to the current ethical debate. A great effort will be made to communicate the broad elements in an evenhanded way to open up a frank and honest debate that gives ownership to all those involved

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