The ability to communicate symbolically is one of the hallmarks of our species, yet scientists still don’t know exactly when ...

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During these encounters, not only did populations exchange genetic material, but also cultural elements. When populations interact, they may borrow technologies, beliefs, practices, and also, ...

Genetic factors are known to play a role in speech and language disorders, and the researchers hoped their study would bridge a gap in knowledge to better understand this critical area impacting child ...

The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens the only hominids who could give detailed directions to a far-off freshwater ...

Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago. It is a deep ...