The genetics and evolution of handedness.

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At some point in hominid evolution, a mutation may have produced a "dextral" (D) allele, strongly biasing handedness in favor of the right hand and control of speech toward the left cerebral hemisphere. An alternative (chance [C]) allele is presumed directionally neutral, although there are probably other genes that influence asymmetries and that may create a weak bias toward right-handedness (and other...

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