Genomic Investigations of Spoken and Written Language Abilities: A Guide to Advances in Approaches, Technologies, and Discovery

This work demonstrates the dramatic impact genomic innovations are having on the language sciences and how molecular genetic approaches can address long-standing questions about neurobiology and the evolution of distinctive human traits. Potential translational consequences for speech or language pathology vary according to the types of DNA variation and will benefit from enhanced communication about the roles of genomics in clinical contexts.