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Cognitive Genetics Through Time: Surprises From 3,640 Ancient Genomes

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Davide Piffer
Jul 01, 2025
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After analyzing Educational Attainment + cognitive ability (EA) polygenic scores across 53 ancient cultures, the data tells a story that upends several historical assumptions. While my 2023 study revealed Rome's exceptional cognitive genetics and my 2024 paper revealed fascinating trends across Western Eurasia over 12K years, my expanded analysis of 3,…

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