The evolutionary history of genes involved in spoken and written language: beyond FOXP2.

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Published in Sci Rep on February 25, 2016

Authors

Alessandra Mozzi1, Diego Forni1, Mario Clerici2,3, Uberto Pozzoli1, Sara Mascheretti4, Franca R Guerini3, Stefania Riva1, Nereo Bresolin1,5, Rachele Cagliani1, Manuela Sironi1

Author Affiliations

1: Bioinformatics, Scientific Institute IRCCS E. MEDEA, 23842 Bosisio Parini, Italy.
2: Department of Physiopathology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20090 Milan, Italy.
3: Don C. Gnocchi Foundation ONLUS, IRCCS, 20100 Milan, Italy.
4: Child Psychopathology Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS E. MEDEA, 23842 Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy.
5: Dino Ferrari Centre, Department of Physiopathology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Fondazione Ca' Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy.

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