Scientists have found that a child’s intelligence is more strongly linked to genes inherited from their mother and it all comes down to biology.
Most genes tied to cognitive ability live on the X chromosome. Since women have two X chromosomes and men have only one, kids naturally inherit more intelligence-related genetic input from mom.
Research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Ulm backs this up, showing maternal genes play a key role in brain development and memory.
But it’s not all genetics environment, love, nutrition, and stimulation matter too. Still, when it comes to nature’s blueprint for brainpower… Mom might deserve more credit than we think. 💡❤️