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Gene variant may foretell success in program for at-risk kids

Disruptive children with DNA twist respond best to 10-year intervention, study finds

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OH, BEHAVE!  One version of a stress-related gene makes kids more likely to exhibit serious behavior problems, but also to benefit from school and family intervention, a new study suggests.

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By Bruce Bower

- More than 2 years ago

A particular genetic variant can indicate whether children at risk for developing serious behavior problems are more likely to benefit from an early intervention program, a new study shows.