Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role. They say the evolution of this singular ability ...
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Why it’s so hard to tell when Homo sapiens became a distinct species
The more we discover about our species' family tree, the harder it becomes to pinpoint when exactly Homo sapiens emerged, ...
A single protein may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...