Stammering has long been recognised to run in families, but scientists now say they have identified three genes which may cause the problem in some people. They believe that mutations which have already been tied to metabolic disorders may also affect the way in which parts of the brain function.
Delays at crucial points during the development of the brain in the womb may explain why people with a condition linked to autism do not like hugs. A study in mice with fragile X syndrome found wiring in the part of the brain that responds to touch is formed late.
Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Olympics Spokesperson, when asked to comment on the decision taken by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) to award the broadcasting contract for the 2012 Paralympics to Channel 4, a free to view broadcaster, said:
Andrew George MP has found that the acts of getting out of bed every morning, and putting his socks and shoes can be a very painful experience. This is due to the fact that he suffers from the autoimmune disease Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). AS is a chronic condition that has no cure. It primarily affects the spine but can also affect other joints, tendons and ligaments, as well as eyes, lungs, bowel and heart. In Andrew George's case it has caused permanent eye damage.
Annette Brooke MP recently met up with the Eye Health Alliance to learn more about the importance of eye health and regular sight tests.
Annette Brooke MP has joined RNID's call for people to value their hearing and take the charity's specially developed hearing check.
