A Gene For Genius?

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Plomin has analyzed two more chromosomes for IQ genes. ""We have many other hits,'' he told NEWSWEEK. He plans to announce the results in October. Those smitten with the notion that DNA determines fate are unlikely to wait for scientists to sort out how the new genes interact with the environment. One psychologist foresees a prenatal test for IGF2R within two months.

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