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The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is strongly linked to human intelligence. Larger brain region size predicts higher intelligence, with a bidirectional relationship observed.

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  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Genetics

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  • Understanding the neural basis of human intelligence is complex.
  • Previous studies had inconsistent findings due to small sample sizes.
  • Large-scale neuroimaging data now enables more robust investigations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the regional brain structures causally associated with intelligence.
  • To explore the bidirectional relationship between brain structure and intelligence.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized large-scale magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data (N=11,289).
  • Employed Mendelian randomization analyses to infer causality.
  • Analyzed intelligence measures focused on verbal-numerical reasoning.

Main Results:

  • The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex showed the strongest causal link to intelligence.
  • Larger surface area in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex predicted higher intelligence.
  • Other regions like orbitofrontal and temporal cortices also demonstrated causal links.
  • Intelligence positively influenced cortical thickness in the perisylvian language region.

Conclusions:

  • Intelligence is supported by a polyregional cortical network.
  • The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is a key hub for cognitive ability.
  • A bidirectional relationship exists between brain structure and intelligence.