A new study reports children who received general anesthetic prior to the age of four had lower IQ, decreased gray matter density in posterior areas of the brain and diminished language comprehension. Read More
Maternal exposure to higher levels of air pollution is associated with lower IQ scores in their children. For those whose mothers were in the highest 10% of exposure had IQ score that were, on average, 2.5 points lower than those whose mothers were in the lowest 10%. However, higher maternal folate levels appear to neurtralize the effect of high pollution exposure on offspring. Read More
A new study reports environmentally induced epigenetic alterations have a greater impact on intelligence that previously believed. Read More
A new study compares genetic influences in families of children diagnosed with autism. Read More
Higher levels of manganese in blood and hair samples has been linked to slower working memory and lower IQ in children, a new study reports. Researchers report children who live in areas with high environmental levels of manganese are at significant risk of neurodevelopmental problems. Read More
Researchers have identified how different parts of the brain interact with each other at different times in order to discover how intellect works. Read More
A new study addresses whether religiousity is associated with lower intelligence. Researchers report religious people appear to be predisposed to rely more heavily on intuition when it comes to decision making, over reasoning. They conclude cognitive training could allow religious minded people to maintain their believes without over relying on intuition when making decisions. Read More
A new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ. Read More
Researchers believe they have found a link between the volume of one's cerebellum and general intelligence. Read More
Positive stimulation helps boost inherited intelligence in young children, researchers report. Read More
A new study links physical fighting and fight related injuries in teens to cognitive decline. Read More
A new study of the genetic factors associated with ASD draws attention to the impact autism can have on motor skills and cognitive function. Read More
