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Gene Found That May Affect IQ in Males

Chowser writes to tell us the AZStarNet is running an article stating that North Carolina scientists claim to have identified a gene that affects IQ in males. The difference is apparently quite striking, with the average IQ difference between those that had the gene and those that didn't being approximately 20 points. From the article: "However, he stressed that the IQ results in his research were based on a group average; individual males carrying the gene version had a wide range of IQ scores. While females also can carry the variation, it does not appear to affect their IQ, he said."

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  1. Genes (sp?) Jeans. by WeeLad · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Women have always told me that my brain is in my Jeans.

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    Seriously, Don't take anything I say seriously.