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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Executive functions are crucial for academic success.
  • Genetic variations, such as COMT polymorphisms, may influence cognitive abilities.
  • Understanding the interplay between genetics and cognition is vital for educational interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between COMT Val158Met polymorphism and math skills in adolescents.
  • To determine if executive functions mediate or moderate the relationship between COMT genotype and math achievement.

Main Methods:

  • Genotyping of the COMT Val158Met polymorphism in 38 adolescents (mean age 16.4 years).
  • Assessment of math skills using the WRAT math achievement test.
  • Evaluation of executive functions including working memory, inhibitory control, and shifting tasks.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents with the Met/Met genotype showed significantly higher WRAT scores compared to Val-carriers (p=0.009).
  • COMT genotype emerged as a moderate-to-strong predictor of WRAT scores (β = 0.56 to 0.74).
  • No significant interaction was found between COMT genotype and executive functions in predicting math skills.

Conclusions:

  • The rs4680 Met/Met genotype is positively associated with enhanced math achievement in adolescents.
  • Executive functions did not appear to moderate the effect of COMT genotype on math skills in this cohort.
  • Findings highlight the potential role of specific COMT genotypes in mathematical ability.