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Winners announced for 2024 Milken–Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

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Seven finalists pitched their ventures live at the HolonIQ Back to School Summit in New York City. Media Contact:  Jackie Jircitano, Catalyst @ Penn GSE Communicationsjackie@alessicommunication.com *Note for TV and

Medicine and Genetics

Research in the areas of genetics and pharmacology

Is stuttering genetic?

Yes, stuttering has a genetic component.
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Research shows that stuttering often runs in families. Dr. Dennis Drayna, a prominent geneticist from the National Institute on Health, identified several gene mutations linked to stuttering, such as GNPTAB, GNPTG, and NAGP. He has a list of genetic contributions to stuttering.

I stutter. Will my child stutter too?

Not necessarily...
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While having a family history of stuttering increases the likelihood, it is not a guarantee. Environmental factors and individual brain development also play a role. It's important to note thate arly intervention and support can be very effective in helping children who do stutter.

While having a family history of stuttering increases the likelihood, it is not a guarantee. Environmental factors and individual brain development also play a role. It’s important to note thate arly intervention and support can be very effective in helping children who do stutter.

A magic pill to cure stuttering?

Yes, pills exist. But do they work?
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While there is no current FDA-approved medication for stuttering, some researchers are trying to find medication that help.

Dr. Gerald Maguire has been at the forefront of research into pharmaceutical treatments for stuttering including his involvement with the development of ecopipam, a drug that has shown promise in treating stuttering, particularly in adults who stutter.