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Why can't chimps speak? Study links evolution of single gene to human capacity for language WEBWIRE Wednesday, November 11, 2009 If humans are genetically related to chimps,... More »
WebWire - Nov. 11, 2009
Chimps don't talk: Now experts may know why
WASHINGTON - Chimps, our nearest relative, don't talk. We do. Now scientists have pinpointed a mutation in a gene that might help explain the difference. The mutation seems... More »
MSNBC - Nov. 11, 2009
Gene Mutation Key in Evolution of Speech
WASHINGTON — Chimps, our nearest relative, don't talk. We do. Now scientists have pinpointed a mutation in a gene that might help explain the difference. The mutation seems... More »
FOXNews.com - Nov. 11, 2009
Blowing the Lid Off of Human Language Evolution
Silver-tongued humans may owe their language prowess to a foxy friend. A new study provides more evidence that the human version of a protein known as FOXP2 may have aided... More »
US News - Nov. 11, 2009
Gene may explain why we speak
WASHINGTON - Chimps, our nearest relative, don't talk. We do. Now scientists have pinpointed a mutation in a gene that might help explain the difference. The mutation seems... More »
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Nov. 11, 2009
Scientists discover clue to why chimps don't chat
Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles believe they may have solved part of the puzzle as to why humans developed the ability to create language and speech... More »
Canada.com - Nov. 11, 2009
Gene found that seems key in evolution of speech
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Boston Globe - Nov. 11, 2009
Gene found that seems key in evolution of speech
... t 10:01 AM Comments (0) Print view Share Chimps, our nearest relative, don't talk. We do. Now scientists have pinpointed a mutation in a gene that might help explain the... More »
Seattle Times - Nov. 11, 2009
Genetic effects suggest FOXP2 role in language evolution
Human version of the protein alters activity of 116 genes compared with the chimp version Text Size Silver-tongued humans may owe their language prowess to a foxy friend. A... More »
Science News Online - Nov. 11, 2009
Why can't chimps speak?
SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON ? C The mutation seems to have helped humans develop speech and language. It's probably not the only gene involved, but researchers found the gene... More »
Globe and Mail - Nov. 11, 2009
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