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Genetics Influence Education Success, Study Reveals

3/11/2026

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  • Genetic factors account for differences in educational attainment and occupational success among young adults, per a Scientific Reports study led by Petri J. Kajonius of Lund University using data from 440 twin pairs in Germany.
  • Kajonius states that biology influences outcomes but does not determine destiny.
  • The findings imply policy approaches should consider genetic predispositions and prompt further research on the interactions between genetics and environment.