Where does intelligence reside? What makes us more or less intelligent than the rest? According to an American study in which the Spanish Roberto Colom, from the Autonomous University of Madrid, has also participated, general intelligence is based on effective communication between specific regions of both brain hemispheres.
If we refer to the IQ tests, it is true that many children who are breastfed have better results than those who are bottle-fed. According to a study carried out by researchers at King's College London, this is explained by a variant of the FADS2 gene - which makes an enzyme involved in the metabolism of fatty acids - present in 90% of people.
A boy of 2 years and 5 months has become the youngest member of Mensa, an international organization that brings together people with exceptional intelligence. His IQ, above 160, is comparable to that of Einstein or Hawking.
A team of researchers from Granada has created a system that, in case of forgetfulness, reminds older people of certain daily tasks, such as picking up the keys before leaving the house or taking certain pills at the time of going to bed.
Neuroscientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a map that places in the brain the cognitive abilities used by experts to calculate the intelligence quotient (IQ).
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
