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The Aquatic Ape Theory--Elaine Morgan |
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4:05 pm EST, Nov 12, 2002 |
] "[The Aquatic Ape Theory] points out that most of the "enigmatic" features of
] human physiology, though rare or even unique among land
] mammals, are common in aquatic ones. If we postulate that
] our earliest ancestors had found themselves living for a
] prolonged period in a flooded, semi-aquatic habitat, most
] of the unsolved problems become much easier to unravel. " The Aquatic Ape Theory--Elaine Morgan |
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Molecular evolution of FOXP2, a gene involved in speech and language |
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3:13 pm EST, Nov 12, 2002 |
Language is a uniquely human trait likely to have been a prerequisite for the development of human culture. The ability to develop articulate speech relies on capabilities, such as fine control of the larynx and mouth, that are absent in chimpanzees and other great apes. FOXP2 is the first gene relevant to the human ability to develop language. Subscription required for full text. Molecular evolution of FOXP2, a gene involved in speech and language |
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