Journal de mathématiques appliquées et computationnelles

Absence of Replication for the Myosin 18b Relationship with Numerical Capacity in Free Companions

Abstract

Alice Burnett

The association between myosin-18B and mathematical ability has been the subject of considerable scientific interest in recent years. Initial studies reported a positive correlation between certain genetic variants of myosin-18B and enhanced mathematical skills. However, the validity of this association has come into question due to a lack of replication in independent cohorts. Subsequent attempts to replicate the findings in different populations or cohorts have yielded inconsistent and conflicting results. Several independent studies have failed to observe a significant association between myosin-18B and mathematical ability. These studies involved diverse populations, ranging from different ethnicities to individuals with distinct socio-economic backgrounds. The lack of replication for the myosin-18B association with mathematical ability raises concerns about the initial findings and highlights the importance of rigorous scientific investigation. It suggests that the initial positive results may have been influenced by factors such as small sample sizes, population-specific effects.