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Review
. 1976 Oct;6(4):429-53.
doi: 10.1007/BF01065700.

A review of evidence for a genetic component in the determination of handedness

J Levy
Review

A review of evidence for a genetic component in the determination of handedness

J Levy. Behav Genet. 1976 Oct.

Abstract

Experimental evidence is marshalled in support of some arguments for a significant genetic component in the transmission of human handedness. Studies of infantile lateral asymmetries and their correlation with cerebral dominance, certain highly heritable traits, and handedness are discussed.

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