Royston Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Please see the BBC article below... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6923577.stm Scientists have discovered the first gene which appears to increase the odds of being left-handed. The gene' date=' LRRTM1, appears to play a key role in controlling which parts of the brain take control of specific functions, such as speech and emotion. In right-handed people the left side of the brain usually controls speech and language, and the right side controls emotions. However, in left-handed people the opposite is often true, and the researchers believe the LRRTM1 gene is responsible for this flip. [/quote'] Further to this, I was wondering about brain assymetry in ambidextrous people...is full ambidexterity actually real, does it have anything to do with brain assymetry, or is there another reason for this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLN Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 You can view the complete article here. It also states that left handed individuals have a slightly increased risk of developing schizophrenia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Sorry I missed your response NLN, thanks for the link, interesting that apes have almost symmetrical brains, not sure what that says about ambidextrous people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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