Parental Genes Indirectly Influence Child Development
A new report reveals that parents’ genes influence their children’s educational and mental health outcomes, even when not directly inherited. This phenomenon, called “genetic nurture,” shows that parents’ genetic tendencies—such as valuing education or possessing strong non-cognitive skills—shape the home environment and positively impact child development.
The strongest effects appear in early childhood and largely reflect family socioeconomic status and parental education levels. These findings emphasize the importance of early-life interventions that support both parents and children to help mitigate educational and mental health disparities.
Parental genetics can influence child development through the environment provided by their parents (for example, reading habits or access to better resources), also known as “genetic nurture” or “indirect genetic effects”.
Parental Genes Indirectly Influence Child Development
A new report reveals that parents’ genes influence their children’s educational and mental health outcomes, even when not directly inherited. This phenomenon, called “genetic nurture,” shows that parents’ genetic tendencies—such as valuing education or possessing strong non-cognitive skills—shape the home environment and positively impact child development.
The strongest effects appear in early childhood and largely reflect family socioeconomic status and parental education levels. These findings emphasize the importance of early-life interventions that support both parents and children to help mitigate educational and mental health disparities.
Parental genetics can influence child development through the environment provided by their parents (for example, reading habits or access to better resources), also known as “genetic nurture” or “indirect genetic effects”.
Telegram hopes to raise $1bn with a convertible bond private placement
The super secure UAE-based Telegram messenger service, developed by Russian-born software icon Pavel Durov, is looking to raise $1bn through a bond placement to a limited number of investors from Russia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the Kommersant daily reported citing unnamed sources on February 18, 2021.The issue reportedly comprises exchange bonds that could be converted into equity in the messaging service that is currently 100% owned by Durov and his brother Nikolai.Kommersant reports that the price of the conversion would be at a 10% discount to a potential IPO should it happen within five years.The minimum bond placement is said to be set at $50mn, but could be lowered to $10mn. Five-year bonds could carry an annual coupon of 7-8%.
Unlimited members in Telegram group now
Telegram has made it easier for its users to communicate, as it has introduced a feature that allows more than 200,000 users in a group chat. However, if the users in a group chat move past 200,000, it changes into "Broadcast Group", but the feature comes with a restriction. Groups with close to 200k members can be converted to a Broadcast Group that allows unlimited members. Only admins can post in Broadcast Groups, but everyone can read along and participate in group Voice Chats," Telegram added.
