Link between intelligence and longevity is mostly genetic
As we've stated more than once on SNfW, we're in the very early days of a revolution in scientific knowledge, with our knowledge predicted by some to double every 70 minutes by the year 2020.\ Below is another first study on a phenomena that impacts millions. As a first study, the conclusions of the researchers are yet to be confirmed by research that replicates this study. Scientific technique requires that for a conclusion or set of conclusions to be considered "fact", the original research has to be duplicated by independent researchers getting the same result. Still, the conclusions of this study are interesting. Basically, to have a long life you need to be born with the right genes if this study is to be accepted. Here's the story with a link to the original research in the attribution . * * * * * Link between intelligence and longevity is mostly genetic " Children who score higher in IQ-type tests are prone to livin...