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flag Genetics strongly link cognitive ability to education and job status in young adults, explaining most of the connection.

flag A new study finds that genetics strongly influence the connection between cognitive ability and socioeconomic status in young adults, explaining up to 98% of the link with job status and 69% to 81% with education. flag While genetics accounted for 75% of cognitive differences, they also influenced 49% to 66% of educational outcomes and 32% to 71% of occupational outcomes. flag Shared environment had far less impact. flag The results suggest inherited traits may help explain persistent inequality, though the study’s limited timeframe and simplified model call for further research.

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