Birds Share 'Language' Gene with Humans

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Birds Share 'Language' Gene with Humans Scientific American http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?chanID=sa003&articleID=000C79B4-EA89-1069-AA8983414B7F0000

The process by which baby birds learn to sing shares a number of traits with that by which toddlers learn to talk. Now researchers have identified a common gene between birds and people that underlies both abilities. The discovery marks the start of an effort to explore the genetic underpinnings of vocal learning....

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