How Upbringing Masks Genetic Predispositions Over Time

Genetic studies often fail to capture the long-term effects of genes due to their short duration, typically spanning only 3 to 5 years. Gurwinder Bhogal illustrates this with the example of a child predisposed to love reading but raised in an environment that prioritizes video games, highlighting the need for longitudinal studies across different life stages to truly understand genetic influences.

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