Inaugural Lecture -- Professor Silvia Paracchini Decoding the Genetics of Handedness and Dyslexia

Why do 10% of people prefer their left hand? Why do 10% of children struggle to learn to read? Could there be a connection between left-handedness and dyslexia? And are these traits linked to unique abilities—or even “superpowers”?

These mysteries have fascinated scientists for decades. Thanks to large international collaborations and advances in genomic technologies, we now have unprecedented tools to address these questions. While we are far from complete explanations, we can confidently say that there is no easy answer.

This lecture will present how the latest findings in genetic research allow us to explore how handedness and dyslexia intersect and what these discoveries reveal about neurodevelopment, learning, and the human brain.