Scientists Discover “Intelligence” Genes That Code For Cognitive Ability

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A network of genes is shown to strongly influence neurological development. naddi/Shutterstock

Cognitive ability, such as decision-making skills, varies wildly from person to person, and although it is acknowledged that both genes and the environment play a role in this variation, linking specific genes to healthy cognitive abilities has proven incredibly difficult. However, a new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience reveals that a genetic network within part of the brain may indeed be the genes researchers have been looking for.