3.15 Editing Genes: Super Smarts?
A. Powers of the Mind: Brain Boosting Gene
What if there were genes that might control how smart we are? Intelligence is about working hard, but if there were a gene that made you smarter, would you want it? Well, it turns out, there might be.
Directions: Read this true story about the discovery of the brainboosting gene. As you read, think about:Â
- What is the gene?Â
- What does it do?Â
- Would you want it?
B. What's Your Brain Superpower?
What if your brain had a secret superpower? Every brain works differently—and that’s part of what makes science (and life!) interesting. In this activity, you’ll try out a series of short memory and learning challenges that tap into different ways your brain works.
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