Genes, Breastfeeding and Children
An article on the BBC begins:
"A single gene influences whether breastfeeding improves a child's intelligence, say London researchers.
"Children with one version of the FADS2 gene scored seven points higher in IQ tests if they were
breastfed.
"But the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study found breastfeeding had no effect on
the IQ of children with a different version.
. . . . .
"Some 90% of people carry the version of the gene which was associated with better IQ scores in
breastfed children."
For the rest of the article, go to
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7075511.stm
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An article on the BBC begins:
"A single gene influences whether breastfeeding improves a child's intelligence, say London researchers.
"Children with one version of the FADS2 gene scored seven points higher in IQ tests if they were
breastfed.
"But the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study found breastfeeding had no effect on
the IQ of children with a different version.
. . . . .
"Some 90% of people carry the version of the gene which was associated with better IQ scores in
breastfed children."
For the rest of the article, go to
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7075511.stm
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