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By Keath Low, About.com Guide to ADD / ADHD

ADHD Genes Found

Tuesday July 7, 2009

Researchers have identified hundreds of gene variations that occur more frequently in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD. Many of those genes were already known to be important for learning, behavior, brain function and neurodevelopment, but had not been previously associated with ADHD.

Read more about the findings:
Inherited Structural Gene Variations Play an Important Role in ADHD Development

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