Genetics and educational attainment

Abstract We explore how advances in our understanding of the genetics of complex traits such as educational attainment could constructively be leveraged to advance research on education and learning. We discuss concepts and misconceptions about genetic findings with regard to causes, consequences, a...

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Main Authors: David Cesarini, Peter M. Visscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-02-01
Series:npj Science of Learning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-017-0005-6