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Researchers identify a gene potentially linked to the evolution of spoken language

A study links the NOVA1 gene variant to the origins of spoken language, suggesting that it may have provided communication advantages in ancient humans.
Researchers at Rockefeller University used CRISPR gene editing to replace the NOVA1 protein in mice, resulting in altered vocalizations among the animals.
Dr. Robert Darnell stated that the variant might help us understand human origins and its role in speech.
Liza Finestack mentioned that the findings could help identify individuals needing speech and language interventions early in life.

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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, scientists say. And it changes how mice squeak.

3 days ago·United States

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The Canberra Times

Researchers link a gene to the start of spoken language

US scientists have studied genes to find out why humans started speaking.

4 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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Fox News

Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language

A new study links a particular gene to the origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us develop speech.

4 days ago·New York, United States

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Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our survival.

4 days ago·United States

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Die Presse

A human language gene makes mice squeak differently

Mice, to which the human form of Nova1 has been inserted, show more complicated utterances. That speaks for the thesis that a mutation of this gene has played a role in the evolution of human language.

4 days ago·Vienna, Austria

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U.S. News

Researchers Link a Gene to the Emergence of Spoken Language

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our survival.

4 days ago·New York, United States

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