Gene implicated in speech regulates connectivity of the developing brain

Friday, July 8, 2011 - 07:31 in Biology & Nature

Foxp2, a gene involved in speech and language, helps regulate the wiring of neurons in the brain, according to a new study. The researchers identified this functional link by first identifying the major targets of Foxp2 in developing brain tissue and then analyzing the function of relevant neurons.

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