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Polygenic Scores: Insights from East Asia
This chapter explores the implications of polygenic scores related to intelligence and education, focusing on their application across various ethnic groups, particularly in China. It critically analyzes the predictive capability of these scores, originally based on European samples, and discusses environmental influences such as nutrition alongside genetic factors. Through relevant studies, the chapter emphasizes the importance of sample sizes and comparative accuracy of polygenic scores between European and East Asian populations.
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