psychology

Can Prosopagnosia Be Inherited from Parents?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Twin studies show a strong genetic component for developmental prosopagnosia.
  • It appears to follow an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern in some families.
  • Approximately half of first-degree relatives may also have the condition.
  • Specific genes have not yet been identified, but research is ongoing.

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