FOXP2 gene

The FOXP2 gene is a set of instructions in your DNA that helps develop parts of your brain involved in speech and language. It plays a role in how you produce and understand spoken words, and variations in this gene can influence language abilities. Research shows that FOXP2 is important for fine motor control needed for speech and may have been important in the evolution of human language skills. In some cases, mutations in FOXP2 can lead to speech and language difficulties, highlighting its role in communication.