Gene Responsible for ‘Rain Man’ Disorder Identified

For people with agenesis of the corpus callous, the brain lacks the fibres that connect the left and right hemispheres. A gene responsible for mild cases of the brain disorder behind the 1988 hit movie Rain Man has been identified. Kim Peek was the real-life ‘mega-savant’ who inspired the Oscar-winning movie. But aside from his phenomenal ability to memorise books … Continue reading →