FOXP2 and human evolution

Foxp2 is a gene that can be found in the DNA of all animals, including humans. This gene helps to determine the speech and language abilities of animals, including humans. Scientists believe that the version of foxp2 humans have today evolved over millions of years to help us communicate better and understand each other. In humans, the foxp2 gene tells our brains how to form sounds and words, and how to understand the meaning behind them.