Football players' concussions linked to dyslexia gene
(Northwestern University) A gene associated with dyslexia, a learning disorder, may make some athletes less susceptible to concussions, reports a new study. This is believed to be the first time that this gene has been implicated in concussion or mild traumatic brain injury in athletes of a high-impact sport.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
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