Talking genes - the molecular basis of language impairment

Biologist (London). 2002 Dec;49(6):255-60.

Abstract

Many children acquire language so smoothly that it appears to be an innate ability. If this is true, then it should be possible to identify genes that underlie variations in linguistic abilities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Language*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Language Disorders / diagnosis
  • Language Disorders / genetics*
  • Microsatellite Repeats
  • Mutation
  • Pedigree