There was an interesting story on NPR this weekend on Williams Syndrome called, When the 'Trust Hormone' is Out of Balance. My eldest sister Sara, who is now 40, was born with Williams Syndrome and since it is quite rare, it is always interesting when it gets picked up in the media.
As a gene deletion/chromosomal condition from conception, there is no "cure", but this is the first time I've heard it characterized as having the same affects (though not stated as being influenced by) having too much oxytocin. Today's installation is called A Life without Fear. Last week the series talked about those w/WS lacking racial bias.
Also,
NPR story on WS and language from 7/06
NPR story on WS and music from 10/06
Nice to see that over the last four years they've dropped their description of those w/WS as "elf-like"... Hope there is increasing depth to the series.
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