The shared genetic architecture and evolution of human language and musical rhythm.

ABSTRACT: Rhythm and language-related traits are phenotypically correlated, but their genetic overlap is largely unknown. Here, we leveraged two large-scale genome-wide association studies performed to shed light on the shared genetics of rhythm (N=606,825) and dyslexia (N=1,138,870). Our results reveal an intricate shared genetic and neurobiological architecture, and lay groundwork for resolving longstanding debates about the potential co-evolution of human language and musical traits.

SUBMITTER: Alagoz G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10634981 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature