What does genetics mean for educational equity? Responsible communication of social science genomics research results and their implications is important by Daphne Martschenko / June 5, 2019
What do the genetics of education tell us about learning? The genetics of educational attainment may reflect many different characteristics of individuals and the environments they are exposed to by Daniel Briley and Elliot Tucker-Drob / May 13, 2019
Opening the box How will we handle the possibility of genome-based predictions of our children’s school performance? by Sophie von Stumm / March 20, 2019
“Curiosity and openness matter more than diligence and perseverance” Margherita Malanchini explains why curiosity, creativity, and self-confidence are crucial for a child’s success in reading and math Interview by Sabine Gysi / January 25, 2019
Growing up in the age of genomics How will the latest findings in genetics affect the educational paths of children born in recent years? by Angelika Jacobs / August 17, 2018
Predicting education from DNA? Are polygenic scores disruptive innovations or practically worthless? by Kathryn Paige Harden and Daniel W. Belsky / July 27, 2018
Nature and nurture in education What is heritability and what does it have to do with education? by Annie Brookman-Byrne / May 7, 2018
How do certain gene variants shape kids’ development and life outcomes? Understanding education-associated gene variants could help to devise interventions that will promote positive development for all children Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 18, 2017
DNA variants account for 9% of achievement differences in 16-year-olds Sophie von Stumm explains how behavior - an important factor in children’s ability to learn - is influenced by genes Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 2, 2017
Why should we study the genetics of success? Understanding how differences in children’s genes translate into differences in later life will unlock untold opportunities by Daniel W. Belsky / November 23, 2016
