Give a Spit for a Cure (IMAGE) University of Alberta Caption The University of Alberta's Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research has created a first-of-its-kind DNA bank to study the genetics of stuttering. The research could eventually help identify a cause and cure. Credit Richard Siemens/University of Alberta Usage Restrictions Photo credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.