Is ADHD An Advantage For Nomadic Tribesmen?
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 07:14
in Psychology & Sociology
A propensity for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder might be beneficial to a group of Kenyan nomads, according to new research in BMC Evolutionary Biology. Scientists have shown that an ADHD-associated version of the gene DRD4 is associated with better health in nomadic tribesmen, and yet may cause malnourishment in their settled cousins.