# Scientists find genes with large effects on head and brain size

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**Created:** [January 22, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/scientists-find-genes-with-large-effects-on-head-and-brain-size/1672 "2019-01-22T17:19:35Z")\
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> **[Scientists find genes with large effects on head and brain size](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190121103406.htm)**
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> The size of children's heads is not only related to the growth of their skull, but also their brain. A genome-wide analysis now reports the largest known genetic effects on head circumference and the related measure of intracranial volume.

  
The size of children’s heads is not only related to the growth of their skull, but also their brain. A genome-wide analysis now reports the largest known genetic effects on head circumference and the related measure of intracranial volume.