AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·8 min readNovel Approach Identifies Genes Linked to Autism and Predicts Patient IQA new computational model can identify genes linked to autism and predict the level of intellectual disability in people with ASD by only using rare mutations in genes already associated with the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 28, 2021·3 min readFrequent Cannabis Use by Young People Linked to Decline in IQFrequent cannabis use was associated with a two point decline in IQ. The decline was primarily related to verbal IQ.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2021·4 min readWe Wouldn’t Be Able to Control Super Intelligent MachinesUsing theoretical calculations, computer scientists show it would be fundamentally impossible for humans to control a super-intelligent AI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2020·2 min readHuman Intelligence Just Got Less MysteriousA new study argues the way in which humans store memories is key to making human intelligence more superior to that of animals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 2, 2020·5 min readVitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Linked With Child IQHigher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy were linked to increased IQ in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2020·6 min readWhy Writing by Hand Makes Kids SmarterChildren learn more and remember better when writing by hand, a new study reports. The brains of children are more active when handwriting than typing on a computer keyboard.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 29, 2020·3 min readMusic Training May Not Make Children Smarter After AllMusical training may be beneficial for improving social skills and self-esteem in children, but there is little evidence to suggest learning music improves academic performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 26, 2020·3 min readHow cognitive intelligence is a whole brain phenomenonEfficient connection pathways across the entire brain provide a neural network that supports general cognitive function and ability. Higher fractional anisotropy is associated with higher IQ.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 17, 2020·4 min readNew dog, old tricks? Stray dogs can understand human cuesStray, untrained dogs respond to gestures given by humans. The findings suggest that dog/human understanding may transcend learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 27, 2019·3 min readCan MRI predict intelligence levels in children?Combining deep learning technology with MRI brain scans, researchers were able to predict fluid intelligence in children.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 21, 2019·5 min readSimulations suggest embryo selection based on traits like height or IQ is still far offThe ability to select specific traits, such as height or IQ, brought about by multiple genes is more complicated than most people realize.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 15, 2019·3 min readSmart people may learn music fasterThe strongest predictor of musical skill acquisition is intelligence, followed by musical aptitude.Read More
