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40 more ‘intelligence’ genes found

Evidence grows for the idea that some of your smarts are in your DNA

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SMART GENES  A large genetic study turns up more genes that may help build intelligence into the brain.

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By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

Smarty-pants have 40 new reasons to thank their parents for their powerful brains. By sifting through the genetics of nearly 80,000 people, researchers have uncovered 40 genes that may make certain people smarter.