When Did Humans First Speak? Genes Offer New Clues on Language Origins
New genetic research suggests that humans first developed language around 135,000 years ago when populations began geographically splitting, followed by widespread social use around 100,000 years ago. Using data from 15 genetic studies, researchers found that early human groups branched out approximately 135,000 years ago, which likely coincides with the origin of language as a cognitive system..…”
– from neurosciencenews.com, Abby Abazorius- MIT. (03/18/25)
