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NeuroByte - IQ & Psychiatry + A Cause of Dyslexia

February 07, 2018  /  Ian McLaughlin

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A discussion of a study at least partly monitored by one of Ian's college mentors that explored whether there might be a relationship between high IQ scores and psychiatric & physiological diagnoses. We then discuss a study that blew Ian's mind, showing that some cases of dyslexia may be attributable to some unique structures within the eyes. 

References:

1. Karpinski, R, Kolb, A, Tetrault, N, Borowski, T. High intelligence: A risk factor for psychological and physiological overexcitabilities. Intelligence. 2018 Jan;66:8-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2017.09.001. 

2. Le Floch A, Ropars G. Left-right asymmetry of the Maxwell spot centroids in adults without and with dyslexia. Proc Biol Sci. 2017 Oct 25;284(1865). pii: 20171380. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2017.1380. PubMed PMID: 29046375; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5666095

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