FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 2, 2012·2 min readIntelligence Is in the Genes, but Where?A new study reveals 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 7, 2012·2 min readChildren’s Healthy Diets Lead to Healthier IQChildren fed healthy diets in early age may have a slightly higher IQ, while those on heavier junk food diets may have a slightly reduced IQ, according to new research.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 1, 2012·4 min readBrain Imaging Can Predict How Intelligent You Are, Study FindsResearch from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that another 10 percent of individual differences in intelligence can be explained by the strength of neural pathways connecting the left lateral prefrontal cortex to the rest of the brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 23, 2012·3 min readRobust White Matter Helps Keep Us Smart As We AgeWell-connected brains make you smarter in older age Brains that maintain healthy nerve connections as we age help keep us...Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·May 10, 2012·2 min readEvolution’s Gift May Also Be at the Root of a Form of AutismA recently evolved pattern of gene activity in the language and decision-making centers of the human brain is missing in...Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 19, 2012·2 min readResearchers Show How Social Interaction and Teamwork Lead to Human IntelligenceScientists have discovered proof that the evolution of intelligence and larger brain sizes can be driven by cooperation and teamwork,...Read More
Psychology·April 12, 2012·2 min readExcessive Worrying May Have Co-evolved with IntelligenceWhat is usually seen as pathology may aid survival of the species. Worrying may have evolved along with intelligence as...Read More
Electrophysiology·April 11, 2012·2 min readFragile X Syndrome Can Be Reversed in Adult Mouse BrainA recent study finds that a new compound reverses many of the major symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome (FXS),...Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 10, 2012·3 min readResearchers Use Brain Injury Data to Map Intelligence in the BrainScientists report that they have mapped the physical architecture of intelligence in the brain. Theirs is one of the largest...Read More
Genetics·January 19, 2012·3 min readGenetic Study Offers Clues to How Intelligence Changes Through LifeScientists have estimated for the first time the extent to which genes determine changes in intelligence across the human life...Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurologyPsychology·March 8, 2011·3 min readCerebellum Grey Matter Volume Used to Predict General IntelligenceResearchers believe they have found a link between the volume of one's cerebellum and general intelligence.Read More
