How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice

By Nell Greenfieldboyce

Published February 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM EST

A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.

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