News Humans Genetic link to dyslexia A gene variant involved in brain development may contribute to reading problems, including dyslexia By Bruce Bower October 3, 2008 at 4:15 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Unlike speaking, reading is a thoroughly unnatural act.