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Genetic transmission of reading ability

by luxoria on 8/25/15, 1:44 PM with 3 comments

• by lbaskin on 8/25/15, 8:59 PM

  > " We conclude that parents and offspring tend to resemble each other for genetic reasons, and not due to cultural transmission."

  Interesting, but not earth-shattering. Reminded me of studies such as those referenced here (http://freakonomics.com/2011/04/11/economics-and-genetics-of...), finding that "with a few exceptions, adoption and twin researchers find that nature overpowers nurture, especially in the long-run."