Language evolution: Neural differences that make a difference

Asif A. Ghazanfar

doi:10.1038/nn0408-382

Language evolution: Neural differences that make a difference

Asif A. Ghazanfar

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Language is unique to humans, but did it evolve gradually or suddenly, from a chance mutation or as a consequence of a larger brain? Two studies now suggest that language may have arisen gradually from precursors in other primates.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	382-384
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature neuroscience
Volume	11
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/nn0408-382
State	Published - Apr 2008

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General Neuroscience

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