Daily Digest: 2 October 2012

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The Connectome Debate: Is Mapping the Mind of a Worm Worth It?

Scientists have mapped a tiny roundworm’s entire nervous system. Did it teach them anything about its behavior? Read more…

Intelligence Is in the Genes, but Where? Most Genes Thought to Be Linked to Intelligence Probably Have No Bearing on IQ

You can thank your parents for your smarts — or at least some of them. Psychologists have long known that intelligence, like most other traits, is partly genetic. Read more…

James Flynn: IQ may go up as well as down

The discoverer of the ‘Flynn effect’ says environment plays a major role in determining a social group’s IQ levels. Read more…

Dynamic Psychotherapy Reduces Depression in Community Sample

Community mental health facilities cater to individuals from all walks of life, but are especially critical for people with limited financial means. People from low socioeconomic environments often rely on community services for their physical and mental health needs as they may be unable to afford private care. Read more…

Study finds why antidepressants work better for some

British scientists have identified biological markers in the blood which should help doctors match patients to the best type of treatment for depression. Read more…