Genes, Rhythm, and Language: The Shared Foundations of Human Communication

Discovering the Genetic Link Between Music and Language

Dec 02, 2024

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Human communication, through both music and language, is a cornerstone of what makes our species unique. Now, groundbreaking research has revealed significant genetic connections between rhythmic abilities and language-related traits, offering a new lens to understand the evolution and biology of these essential skills. Published in Nature Human Behaviour1, this collaborative study brings together leading researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics.

Study design and genetic correlations between rhythm and language or reading-related traits. Credit: *Nature Human Behaviour* (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-02051-y

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