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Infants' Behaviors Predict Future Intelligence, Study Reveals

6/22/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder shows that cognitive behaviors in infants as young as 7 months can forecast their thinking skills at age 30. By examining over 1,000 twins, researchers uncovered the powerful roles of genetics and early environment, highlighting the potential for early interventions to boost lifelong cognitive growth.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder shows that cognitive behaviors in infants as young as 7 months can forecast their thinking skills at age 30. By examining over 1,000 twins, researchers uncovered the powerful roles of genetics and early environment, highlighting the potential for early interventions to boost lifelong cognitive growth.