IQ, memory, and reading are hertitable
In a forthcoming report in Behavioral Genetics, Professor M. van Leeuwen of VU University (Amsterdam, NL) and colleagues reported that the vast majority of variation in children’s reading performance...
View ArticleThe gene DYX1C1 and reading and spelling
Paul Bates and colleagues have reported new findings about the gene DYX1C1, which has been a focal point for research on genetic contributions to dyslexia for at least six years. Writing for the...
View ArticleMore on IQ and reading disabilities
Deficits in reading performance may differ in etiology depending on the IQ of the individuals who have the deficits. According to an article in Behavior Genetics, Professor Sally Wadsworth and...
View ArticleMore on smoking and neuropsych disorders
New research shows that using nicotine during pregnancy affects genes involved in myelination and, consequently may help explain why the children of mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely...
View ArticleTesting genetic causes of dyslexia
Although at least four genes have been identified as possible markers for dyslexia, scientists have encountered considerable difficulty in coming to consensus about identifying a culprit as a...
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