Parental Genes Shape Child Outcomes Without Direct Inheritance

Even when parents do not pass down their genes directly to their children, these genetic factors might still influence the kids’ academic achievements and psychological well-being, according to a fresh study conducted by UCL researchers.

The report, Grasping how educational success or lack thereof passes from one generation to another This study, supported by the Nuffield Foundation, examined how parents' genes can affect their children’s growth via the environmental conditions they create—such as fostering reading habits or providing greater resources—which is referred to as "genetic nurturing" or "indirect genetic impacts."

The investigators examined twelve previously published research papers encompassing 38,654 households across the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, Iceland, and the US. Additionally, they conducted their own analysis utilizing genetic information from 4,580 British families.

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