Article 6VC78 Scientists identify gene that helped humans develop complex speech

Scientists identify gene that helped humans develop complex speech

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Humans have a uniquely complex way of communicating vocally. A study published Tuesday in Nature Communications identified a gene linked to the ancient origins of the human gift of gab. The World's Carolyn Beeler spoke to Robert Darnell, a co-author on the paper. Darnell runs the Laboratory of Molecular Neuro-oncology at Rockefeller University in New York.

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