Having read Orson Scott Card's book Shadow of the Hegemon a loong while ago, I came across an interesting idea. In the book, Card describes a reversal in DNA structure which, in its original state, would stop a human's growth at a certain age. But, as a result of genetic experimentation, a boy (Bean) has had that gene changed, so that instead of stopping to grow, he continues growing until his heart gives out from exhaustion. Yet, he retains the ability of a child's brain to make new neurons rapidly, therefore becoming a "super-genius". I was curious to know if this is based on some true fact, or whether it's purely fiction, and if this is possible in real life. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! - %Blue%
Possibly, but it would take a REAL miracle.There isn't really an intelligence gene as far as I know, however, if the genetic code of a human is faulted or different from others the brain may continue to produce neurons at a rapid rate.
PNAS upcoming issue of PNAS has article on a gene that could be responsible for human intelligence. go to <http://www.pnas.org/papbyrecent.shtml > to find Inactivation of CMP-N-acetylneuraminic acid hydroxylase occurred prior to brain expansion during human evolution
I believe there are numerous intelligence genes. Not just one. Intelligence definitely requires more than one allel because there are different types of intelligence.
Maybee there is an intelligence gene, maybe there isn't. Maybe we should just sit here for another year waiting for those scientists to finish the human genome project. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
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