Williams Syndrome: Being Too Friendly
Tuesday, 2026/01/13110 words2 minutes769 reads
Williams Syndrome is a rare condition that affects about 1 in 7,500 people. People with this syndrome are very friendly and love everyone they meet. They want to hug and be friends with strangers.
This friendliness can be dangerous. They trust everyone and don't know when someone might hurt them. They often can't live alone as adults and may feel very worried a lot.
Scientists are studying Williams Syndrome to learn more about how humans became friendly and kind. They found that people with this condition are missing some genes. These missing genes may cause their brains to work differently, making them more social and less afraid of new people.
