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The study suggests that religious people have fewer genetic mutations and are therefore less likely to be left handed or [[Atheism and autism|have conditions such as autism]] or schizophrenia.  

The study suggests that religious people have fewer genetic mutations and are therefore less likely to be left handed or [[Atheism and autism|have conditions such as autism]] or schizophrenia.  

British academic Edward Dutton, a professor at Oulu University, Finland, said that in pre-industrial times religiosity was passed on like other genetic attributes because it was associated with greater stability, mental health and better social behaviour.  

British academic Edward Dutton, a professor at Oulu University, Finland, said that in pre-industrial times religiosity was passed on like other genetic attributes because it was associated with greater stability, mental health and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|better social behaviour]].  

But modern science means many people who would not previously have survived are making it to adulthood.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/21/atheists-likely-left-handed-study-finds/ Atheists are more likely to be left handed, study finds], ''The Telegraph'', 2017</ref>}}

But modern science means many people who would not previously have survived are making it to adulthood.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/21/atheists-likely-left-handed-study-finds/ Atheists are more likely to be left handed, study finds], ''The Telegraph'', 2017</ref>}}