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·August 25, 2022·3 min read

What Makes the Human Brain Different?

Researchers have identified human-specific cell types in the prefrontal cortex. These unique cells may explain why humans are more susceptible to neuropsychiatric diseases than other primate species.

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·August 27, 2019·4 min read

High-fat diet in utero protects against Alzheimer’s later

High-fat diets during pregnancy may protect the developing brain from Alzheimer's in those with genetic risk factors.

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·August 20, 2019·3 min read

Possible genetic link between children’s language and mental health

Study finds three of six genetic variants which contribute to a child's language development are also associated with mental health risks.

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·August 5, 2018·4 min read

Study Challenges Evolution of How Humans Acquired Language

A new study challenges how we think about how humans acquired language. The study found no evidence that recent, human specific selection occurs for the FOXP2 gene in relation to language development

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·March 28, 2018·5 min read

Genes in Songbirds Hold Clues About Human Speech Disorders

A new study reveals how manipulating the FoxP2 gene could have positive implications for those suffering speech related disorders.

Image shows human, mouse and song bird brain maps.

Featured Genetics

·November 15, 2016·5 min read

Genes for Speech May Not Be Limited to Humans

Researchers investigate the effect of a genetic mutation of the FOXP2 gene on the vocalization patterns of adult male mice.

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·October 20, 2016·6 min read

Male Mice Model Human Speech Defect

A study using male mice with a specific genetic mutation provides an innovative way to study how genes affect vocal sound sequencing.

This image shows a heart made up of different language variations for the word Welcome. Overlaid is a DNA strand.

Featured Genetics

·June 5, 2015·3 min read

Ability to Learn New Language is in Your Genes

According to a new study, a genetic variation in the FOXP2 gene is associated with the ability for adults to learn new languages.

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Featured Genetics

·December 23, 2014·2 min read

Could Birdsong Help Us Solve Stuttering?

New research suggests we can gain a better understanding of human speech production by looking at the genetics of songbirds.

The image shows TBR1 mutations in autistic children.

Autism Featured Genetics

·September 18, 2014·3 min read

A New Piece in the Autism Puzzle

Researchers report spontaneous mutations of the TBR1 gene could be a cause of autism.

The image shows a woman and a small child in front of a wall covered in words.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 15, 2014·5 min read

Neuroscientists Identify Key Role of Language Gene

Researchers discover that a genetic mutation which arose over half a million years ago could be key to humans' ability to understand and produce speech.