genetics of intelligence

a research area concerned with the influence of one’s genetic makeup on intelligence. Investigators have identified precise genes or genetic sequences thought to be involved in generating individual differences in intelligence, but these findings remain speculative.

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December 7th 2024

filicide

n. the intentional killing of one’s children, a very rare event that is sometimes associated with severe major depressive disorder or certain psychotic disorders. Cultural and socioeconomic factors may also contribute.