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Genetics of brain structure and intelligence.

Arthur W Toga1, Paul M Thompson

  • 1Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. toga@loni.ucla.edu

Annual Review of Neuroscience
|January 18, 2005
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Genetic factors significantly influence brain structure and intelligence (g). Brain morphology and cognitive ability show a strong, heritable link, with genetics being the primary determinant.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Genetic influences on intelligence (g) and brain morphology are extensively researched.
  • Behavioral studies indicate high heritability of general cognitive ability (g).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between genetic influences on brain structure and cognitive ability.
  • To highlight complex cortical patterns associated with cognitive measures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing sophisticated brain-mapping approaches.
  • Analyzing genetic influences on regional brain structure and their correlation with cognitive ability.

Main Results:

  • A consistent regional distribution was found for the relationship between genetic influences on brain structure and intelligence.

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  • Complex cortical patterns are associated with measures of cognitive ability.

    • Conclusions:

    • Genetic factors significantly mediate the link between brain structure and general cognitive ability (g).
    • While environment plays a role, genetics appear to be the predominant determinant of cognitive ability and brain morphology.