Genetic research suggests that roughly 200,000 years ago,mutations in the ____ gene may have caused changes in the brains of archaic Homo sapiens,providing them with much finer control over their mouth and throat muscles.

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The FOXP2 gene is associated with language and speech development. Mutations in this gene around 200,000 years ago are believed to have given archaic Homo sapiens improved control over their mouth and throat muscles, aiding in the development of complex language.

Genetic Research Suggests That Roughly 200,000 Years Ago,mutations in the ____