The claim
Children inherit “all” of their intelligence from their mother
Original publisher’s rating
False
Reviewed by Factcrescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
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The review says intelligence is polygenic, with genetic contributions from both parents, and is also shaped by environmental factors. It says maternal influences matter but finds no credible scientific evidence that intelligence comes exclusively or primarily from mothers.[S1]
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- [S1] Factcrescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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