研究人员在人类中发现基因变异的NOVA1可能有助于语言的演化。 Researchers find gene variant NOVA1 in humans may contribute to the evolution of speech.

洛克菲勒大学的研究人员将独特的人类基因变异(NOVA1)引入小鼠体内,从而导致更复杂的发声。 Researchers at Rockefeller University introduced a unique human gene variant, NOVA1, into mice, resulting in more complex vocalizations. 这种基因影响到声音行为中涉及的其他基因,存在于现代人类中,但在尼安德特人和杰尼索夫人中却不存在。 This gene, which affects other genes involved in vocal behavior, is present in modern humans but absent in Neanderthals and Denisovans. 研究表明NOVA1可能在人类语言和语言的演变中发挥作用,尽管需要开展更多的研究来证实这一点。 The study suggests NOVA1 may play a role in the evolution of human speech and language, though more research is needed to confirm this.