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Two Vanderbilt faculty members are among the 23 recipients of the 2024 National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation—the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology.

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VKC Member Stassun awarded National Medal of Science at White House

In a groundbreaking study published Nov. 21 in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers have uncovered significant genetic connections between human language abilities and musical rhythm skills, providing new insights into the biological underpinnings of these fundamental human traits.

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Vanderbilt scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language