MRI scan could replace IQ test for measuring human intelligence

brain

The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis.

[A] new MRI scanning technique could force us to ditch the test as scientists have achieved a world first in attempting to define and measure human intelligence.

Professor Jianfeng Feng and his team in the Department of Computer Science conducted the groundbreaking research at Warwick University.

The aim of the research was to discover how intellect works in the human brain and thereby inform how Artificial Intelligence (AI) works in the future.

They conclusively found that the more variable a person’s brain is – how frequently you can change neural connections with the other parts of the brain over minutes or seconds – and the more frequently these parts connect with each other, the higher a person’s IQ and creativity.

Not only does this study have implications for technology, it is important in understanding mental health.

The team observed alternative patterns of variability in the brain’s “default network” when patients had schizophrenia, autism or ADHD.

Read full, original post: How Clever Are You Really? Scientists Can Now Accurately Measure Human Intelligence

{{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.singularReviewCountLabel }}
{{ reviewsTotal }}{{ options.labels.pluralReviewCountLabel }}
{{ options.labels.newReviewButton }}
{{ userData.canReview.message }}
screenshot at  pm

Are pesticide residues on food something to worry about?

In 1962, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring drew attention to pesticides and their possible dangers to humans, birds, mammals and the ...
glp menu logo outlined

Newsletter Subscription

* indicates required
Email Lists
glp menu logo outlined

Get news on human & agricultural genetics and biotechnology delivered to your inbox.