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Books and articles that emphasize the "non-cognitive" determinants of genius and elite performance are all the rage these days. (I put "non-cognitive" in quotes, because the line between "cognitive" and "non-cognitive" traits is much more blurred than popular journalists make out). A recent book on the topic (which has just been released in paperback) is David Shenk's book "The Genius in All of Us: New Insights Into Genetics, Talent, and IQ."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-barry-kaufman/is-there-really-a-genius-_b_845100.html

The Indianapolis Star reports that Jacob Barnett, who is mildly autistic, grasps some of the most complex concepts in math. He's attending Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where there is a movement to get him on board as a paid research assistant.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/28/jacob-barnett-12-year-old_n_841577.html

"Noting the dramatic decrease in the cost of fully mapping individuals' genomes, the report suggests that some traits relevant to war-fighting "are likely to have a strong genetic component, for which better understanding may lead to improved military capabilities."

How does this relate to intelligence testing and selective breeding issues from history?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/13/genetic-soldiers-advisory_n_808907.html