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Thousands of genes are involved in intelligence, according to a new study which effectively shatters any hopes of eugenicists that babies can be genetically designed to be clever. In one of the largest studies of the human genome to date, a group of 253 scientists from around the world identified 74 genetic variants that are associated with the number of years spent in formal education. Via Campaign for Social Science, Dr. Stefan Gruenwald 
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May 12, 2016 4:35 AM
News item - Thousands of genes are involved in intelligence, according to a new study which effectively shatters any hopes of eugenicists that babies can be genetically designed to be clever.
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"Teaching students that intelligence can grow and blossom with effort – rather than being a fixed trait they’re just born with – is gaining traction in progressive education circles. And new research from Stanford is helping to build the case that nurturing a “growth mindset” can help many kids understand their true potential." Via Beth Dichter
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight,
July 17, 2014 4:34 PM
New research on mindset. Definitely worth a read! |
