Genes that influence how long you stay in education uncovered by study

Discovery of genetic variants which shape number of years spent at school and university, and could pave the way for more personalised teaching

A haul of genes that influence how long people spend in education has been uncovered by one of the largest studies conducted in the field.

The international effort by more than 250 scientists found 74 genetic variants that shape the number of years people spend at school and university, with most of the variants involved in brain development, particularly in the womb.