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.
High-fat diets during pregnancy may protect the developing brain from Alzheimer's in those with genetic risk factors.
Study finds three of six genetic variants which contribute to a child's language development are also associated with mental health risks.
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
A new study reveals how manipulating the FoxP2 gene could have positive implications for those suffering speech related disorders.
Researchers investigate the effect of a genetic mutation of the FOXP2 gene on the vocalization patterns of adult male mice.
A study using male mice with a specific genetic mutation provides an innovative way to study how genes affect vocal sound sequencing.
According to a new study, a genetic variation in the FOXP2 gene is associated with the ability for adults to learn new languages.
New research suggests we can gain a better understanding of human speech production by looking at the genetics of songbirds.
Researchers report spontaneous mutations of the TBR1 gene could be a cause of autism.
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.
A gene implicated in human speech disorders and epilepsy is also required for vocalization and synapse formation in mice, researchers discover.
