Childhood Intelligence Linked to Mutation Associated with Huntington’s Disease

Recent research suggests that the genetic mutation associated with Huntington’s disease, a severe neurological disorder, may also be linked to enhanced intelligence during childhood and early adulthood.

This discovery not only has the potential to revolutionize the approach to treating Huntington’s disease, but it also challenges conventional beliefs about the genetic underpinnings of intelligence. Jordan Schultz of the University of Iowa states, “There are significant implications for our understanding of brain biology.”