Seeing Sounds Or Hearing Colors: Scientists Narrow Search For Genes Associated With Synesthesia

6th February, 2009 - Posted by admin -

A new study identifies specific chromosomal regions linked to auditory visual synesthesia, a neurological condition characterized by seeing colors in response to sounds. The research makes major strides towards identifying the genes that underlie synesthesia and may eventually lead to improved understanding of typical and atypical cognitive development.