A Human Language Gene Changes the Sound of Mouse Squeaks - NYTimes.com - 5 views
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creation of a mouse with a human gene for languag
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genetically engineered a strain of mice whose FOXP2 gene has been swapped out for the human version
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humanized baby mice, when isolated, made whistles that had a slightly lower pitch, among other differences
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The importance of FOXP2, and how it affects language.
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People have a deep desire to communicate with animals, as is evident from the way they converse with their dogs, enjoy myths about talking animals or devote lifetimes to teaching chimpanzees how to speak. A delicate, if tiny, step has now been taken toward the real thing: the creation of a mouse with a human gene for language.