Genetic origins of language may predate modern humans splitting from Neanderthals, a new study suggests
Scientific American • 4/22/2026 – 4/23/2026
Summary
A new study suggests that the genetic origins of language may predate the splitting of modern humans from Neanderthals. The research links specific genetic regions to language that existed before this divergence.
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