00:03Do some humans have innate skills, especially when it comes to things like the arts?
00:08Well, a new study looking specifically at Beethoven's DNA reveals that perhaps any of us could become musical prodigies and
00:14that it's likely not linked to our genetics.
00:17Researchers found that Beethoven's DNA showed a low predisposition for beat synchronization, an aspect that has previously been linked to
00:24overall musical ability.
00:25They say that this really shouldn't be surprising and that this highlights what they expected with regards to the limitations
00:30in genetics predicting human ability.
00:32With Professor of Language and Genetics at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Simon Fisher, saying about the findings,
00:39You should be skeptical if someone claims they can use a genetic test to reliably determine whether your child will
00:44be musically gifted or especially talented in some other area of behavior.
00:48While on an individual level they say genetics likely won't impact ability, the researchers say that it can be used
00:54for studying larger population trends.
00:56With current population trends related to DNA and musicality possibly differing greatly when compared to those present when Beethoven was
01:03alive 200 years ago.
01:05With Fisher saying the big takeaway is that the big mismatch between the DNA-based prediction and Beethoven's musical genius
01:11provides a valuable teaching moment.
01:13It means that the DNA of الأ Ch Case at the DNA test Matthew, in a class, of the brain
01:18-based prediction and human ability can be used for winning ì— extensive experience—
01:19It means that this is probably true.
01:19Let me have a battery in 300 years ago for a handful of years ago—
