5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  The study identified 49 genetic loci shared between dyslexia and ADHD, with 40 newly discovered.

• 2

  Research utilized genome-wide association studies to explore genetic correlations across dyslexia, ADHD, and psychiatric conditions.

• 3

  Dyslexia and ADHD clustered within a distinct genetic factor related to attention and learning difficulties.

• 4

  The genetic factor showed strong correlations with internalizing disorders and moderate correlations with psychotic disorders.

• 5

  The analysis mapped 174 genes to the identified loci, with 121 genes being newly reported.