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The correlation between reading and mathematics ability at age twelve has a substantial genetic component
dissecting genetic environmental influences impact learning helpful maximizing numeracy literacy show using twin genomewide analysis substantial genetic component childrens ability reading mathematics estimate around one half observed correlation traits due shared genetic effects socalled generalist genes thus results highlight potential role learning environment contributing differences childs cognitive abilities age twelve