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Intelligence is in the genes, but where? Most genes thought to be linked to intelligence probably have no bearing on IQ
October 2, 2012 by NewsBot
You can thank your parents for your smarts -- or at least some of them. Psychologists have long known that intelligence, like most other traits, is partly genetic. But a new study reveals the surprising fact that most of the specific genes long thought to be linked to intelligence probably have no bearing on one's IQ. And it may be some time before researchers can identify intelligence's specific genetic roots.