Scientists discovered 52 smart genes that determine 5% of your intelligence

Undeniable genetics will decide your part.

once said: 'Genius only 1% is congenital and 99% is due to effort'. Although highly encouraging, the figures given by the scholar of the 20th century are not only conventions.

Evidence is a study by Dutch scientists who discovered 52 'smart genes' of humans, deciding up to 5% of your intellectual ability.

And even so, the study author said that these 52 genes are the 'floating part of the iceberg'. 'There are still many genes that are important for intelligence,' said geneticist Danielle Posthuma at the University of Vrije, Amsterdam.

Human intelligence is determined by many factors, including family background, learning and training environment. But there is an undeniable, genetic element.

There are at least 52 genes related to intelligence.

Dutch researchers surveyed genetic data of 78,308 adults and children in Europe to identify at least 52 intelligence-related genes, measured by tests and evaluations.

The study used two different types of genetic analysis. The first analysis helped scientists identify 22 new mutant genes. These genes have made a difference of 5% in candidates' intellectual measurements. The second analysis compares the whole gene, rather than just identifying mutant genes. In total, it found 47 more genes, of which 17 were discovered in the first analysis.

Combining the two methods and the type of duplicate cases, scientists have found a total of 52 new genes that are closely related to human intelligence.

To re-examine the findings, the researchers contrasted with another genetic study. Because there is no accurate IQ measurement, scientists have used the education level as an approximation to intelligence.

Nearly all mutated genes detected earlier appear in comparison data. In addition, 15/47 genes detected from the second analysis method also appeared. This shows a fairly clear relationship between these genes and intelligence.

When comparing genes with genetic databases, the researchers found that these genes play a role in synapse formation, nerve fiber control and neurotransmitter metabolism.

One of the strongest correlations between genetics and intelligence is the mutations found in the gene that denotes FOXO3 .

FOXO3 is part of the process of causing cell death, as a result of some chemical stress. In addition, this gene also promotes intelligence "performance" , through genetic coding.

In addition, the study also found a number of other relationships between genes and characteristics related to body weight, and.

Gene is a condition that can determine intelligence.

With their impressive results, Dutch scientists have confirmed that genetic genes are a condition that can determine intelligence, besides education, diet, or even bacteria in the gut. of human.

However, genetics only affects about 5% of a person's intelligence. Therefore, you cannot drop out of school just because your parents are inventors or doctor of science.