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UNM linguist explores sign language, genetics and deaf mobility
- UNM linguistics Professor Erin Wilkinson investigates sign language, genetics and Deaf mobility across global communities.
- Wilkinson argues sign languages are not universal and vary as much as spoken languages.
- Her career includes a Deaf school experience in Norway and studies at Gallaudet University.
- Wilkinson participated in a Sign Language Genetics Workshop in Paris to explore Connexin 26.
- The research connects genetics, migration, and social structures to language development.
- Deaf history showcases resilience and innovation amid mobility across borders.
- Early sign language access shapes how Deaf individuals communicate and connect globally.
- The work highlights how Deaf communities form international networks via schools and travel.
- The project aims to show how language evolves within adaptable Deaf communities.
- Wilkinson invites listeners to hear her research on the It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science podcast.
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