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This one gene may explain why only humans can speak
In a nutshell Scientists discovered a tiny genetic change in the NOVA1 gene that exists only in modern humans — not in ...
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'Speech gene' seen only in modern humans may have helped us evolve to talk
A specific gene variant seen in people is likely one of many that contributed to the development of language in modern humans ...
The Gene That Made Mice Squeak Strangely
A genetic study published on Tuesday offers an important new clue. Researchers found that, between 250,000 and 500,000 years ...
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Scientists Insert Human Language Gene Into Mice, Changing Their Voice
Scientists have identified NOVA1, a unique human language gene that may have played a key role in the evolution of spoken ...
A single protein may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language in humans. When put in mice, it changed the way ...
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How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice
A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic ...
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A human gene makes mice squeak differently — did it contribute to language?
A gene variant present in most people might have contributed to cognitive differences between humans and their closest ...
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The newly discovered gene that sets us apart from Neanderthals
A study published in Nature Communications focuses on the NOVA1 protein, which is crucial for brain development. Researchers used CRISPR technology to replace the mouse version of NOVA1 with the ...