Scientists have discovered a gene that is unique to humans and plays a significant role in language and speech. This may be one of the first functional genes identified that makes us different from the great apes. However, we should expect to find other genes that play a critical role in causing our cognitive capabilities. Future research will need to be done to understand what genes played a unique role throughout our evolution in making us human.
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