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·June 1, 2021·6 min read

Protecting the Intellectual Abilities of People at Risk for Psychosis

Prescribing SSRIs during late childhood to those with genetic risk factors for psychosis can reduce the deterioration of intellectual abilities, a new study reveals. SSRIs appear to have a neuroprotective effect for certain brain areas associated with the onset of psychosis if provided early.

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·June 1, 2021·5 min read

Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth Associated With Lower IQ Performance in Adulthood

Average IQ was significantly lower for adults who were born with either a very low birth weight or born very prematurely, a new study reports.

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·May 20, 2021·4 min read

Independent of IQ, “Decision Acuity” Predicts Broad Range of Decision-Making Abilities

Independent of IQ, decision acuity predicted performance in decision-making tasks. This factored higher in older adults and increased in light of parental education.

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·May 19, 2021·8 min read

Novel Approach Identifies Genes Linked to Autism and Predicts Patient IQ

A 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.

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·January 28, 2021·3 min read

Frequent Cannabis Use by Young People Linked to Decline in IQ

Frequent cannabis use was associated with a two point decline in IQ. The decline was primarily related to verbal IQ.

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·January 11, 2021·4 min read

We Wouldn’t Be Able to Control Super Intelligent Machines

Using theoretical calculations, computer scientists show it would be fundamentally impossible for humans to control a super-intelligent AI.

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·November 5, 2020·2 min read

Human Intelligence Just Got Less Mysterious

A new study argues the way in which humans store memories is key to making human intelligence more superior to that of animals.

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·November 2, 2020·5 min read

Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Linked With Child IQ

Higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy were linked to increased IQ in children.

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·October 1, 2020·6 min read

Why Writing by Hand Makes Kids Smarter

Children 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.

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·July 29, 2020·3 min read

Music Training May Not Make Children Smarter After All

Musical 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.

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·March 26, 2020·3 min read

How cognitive intelligence is a whole brain phenomenon

Efficient 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.