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Published online 1 August 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news030728-9

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Mouse intelligence measured

Rodent 'g' might reveal genes for intellect.

Some mice are cleverer than others, say US neuroscientists. Their rodent equivalent of an IQ test might fuel the controversial pursuit for genes linked to human intelligence.

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