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Factors That Affect I.Q.

August 23, 2017August 20, 2017 Gazedreamer

I made a video based on a review article discussing some factors that influence I.Q. and what I.Q. tests actually measure. Below are links to the videos and a transcript.   IQ which stands for “intelligence quotient” is a score … Continue reading Factors That Affect I.Q.

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What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome?

August 20, 2017August 20, 2017 Gazedreamer

I made a video discussing what MECP2 duplication syndrome is. Below are links to the video as well as a transcript of the video. What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome? MECP2 Duplication Syndrome is a genetic disorder primarily seen in males … Continue reading What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome?

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Building Brains from Scratch

April 8, 2017April 8, 2017 Gazedreamer

Many studies on the brain today rely on mouse and rat models. Many of these studies through fail to translate to humans. This is presumably due to natural structural differences between rodents and humans. Though the human brain shares many … Continue reading Building Brains from Scratch

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Intelligence Genes: Are there Genius Genes?

February 26, 2017 Gazedreamer

In this YouTube video I discuss a paper that investigates if genes for normal intelligence are the same as those for people with “high intelligence.”  Intelligence is a widely studied and debated subject. It is praised and admired…for the most … Continue reading Intelligence Genes: Are there Genius Genes?

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