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Our genes influence more than just our raw intelligence and problem-solving abilities. The latest discoveries in the genetics of intelligence are showing how our DNA shapes how we learn, our educational attainment, occupational success, and even our health out…
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A large study of Finnish men found that lower IQ scores were associated with committing more crimes and engaging in a wider variety of criminal offenses. Men with the lowest IQ were the most likely to have criminal records, especially for violent crimes. Howev…
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Human intelligence has long fascinated scientists. With modern neuroimaging methods like MRI, we now have an unprecedented ability to examine the biological basis of intelligence in the living brain. Key Facts: Larger brain size predicts greater intelligence,…
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New research suggests that having higher intelligence may reduce the risk of depression associated with neuroticism, a personality trait linked to emotional instability. Key Facts: Neuroticism is strongly associated with an increased risk of depression and psy…
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A recent longitudinal study provides new insight into the association between intelligence in adolescence and mental health outcomes in middle age. The research indicates that higher intelligence in youth is linked to a lower risk of some common mental health…
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General intelligence, known as g or IQ, has long been the focus of cognitive genetics research. But what about more specific cognitive abilities, the building blocks that make up IQ? A sweeping new meta-analysis of over 740,000 twins surprisingly suggests: Spe…
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A study published in Wellcome Open Research has uncovered evidence that exposures experienced by grandparents, including smoking and economic conditions at the time of their birth, may be associated with reduced IQ scores in their grandchildren. The research s…
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