Linguistics and Languages

A genome-wide association study of Chinese and English language phenotypes in Hong Kong Chinese children

Y. Lin, Y. Shi, et al.

This genome-wide association study explores the genetic foundations of Chinese and English language abilities in 1046 bilingual children from Hong Kong. Discover how significant genetic loci are linked to language skills, with insights into educational and cognitive overlaps, particularly in English literacy. Conducted by a team of experts, this research unveils the intricate relationship between genetics and language education.

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Abstract

This genome-wide association study (GWAS) investigated the genetic basis of Chinese and English language abilities in 1046 Hong Kong Chinese bilingual children. Five independent loci reached genome-wide significance (p < 5e-08), associated with various language traits. Polygenic risk score (PRS) analysis revealed significant overlap with educational attainment and cognitive performance, particularly for English literacy skills.

Publisher

npj Science of Learning

Published On

Mar 27, 2024

Authors

Yu-Ping Lin, Yujia Shi, Ruoyu Zhang, Xiao Xue, Shitao Rao, Liangying Yin, Kelvin Fai Hong Lui, Dora Jue PAN, Urs Maurer, Kwong-Wai Choy, Silvia Paracchini, Catherine McBride, Hon-Cheong So

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