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Grey matter matters for intellect

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Intelligence linked to size of key brain regions.

Size may matter after all, when it comes to IQ. A brain imaging study suggests that human intellect is based on the volume of grey matter in certain brain regions, challenging alternative views about the basis of intelligence.

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Pilcher, H. Grey matter matters for intellect. Nature (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/news040719-11

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