New research suggests that ADHD may be a genetic disorder. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely than others to have missing or duplicated chunks of DNA, which could predispose them to the condition, according to a study published.
The study, done in Britain, analyzed gene maps of more than 1,400 children, 366 with ADHD, and found that 14% of those with the disorder had deleted or duplicated DNA segments, compared to 7% of those without the disorder.
The study could shed new light in identifying why children suffer from ADHD – and ultimately better treatments.
Find out more from Reuters.