World Science reports that musical genes may be coming to light.
In their April 30, 2008 Special to World Science, they report on a first small study that suggests that musical ability is partly genetic and may share evolutionary roots with language.
Finnish scientists say they’ve found “approximte locations in our genome where genes affecting musical talent may lie.” The study was made on 254 individuals from 15 Finnish families, all with some musical talent.
It was published in the April 18 advance online issue of the Journal of Medical Genetics. To read more: http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/080429_music-genes.htm
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