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Eric Horstick, Associate Professor of Biology, West Virginia University

I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness

Having a hand preference speaks to more than just your preferred way to write. Domingo/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Being right- or left-handed is a familiar fact about yourself you likely don’t think about much on a day-to-day basis. However, your handedness affects how you interact with the world.

For many people, it determines how they brush their teeth, use tools, play sports, write, eat and much more. Simply try to enjoy a bowl of soup or sign your name with your nondominant hand to appreciate the impact a hand preference can have on your daily life.

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