This groundbreaking study by Alfwaress et al. (2025) presents compelling evidence at the intersection of neurogenetics and speech-language pathology. By investigating how BDNF gene polymorphism influences speech and language recovery after stroke, the research paves the way for more personalized, genetics-informed rehabilitation strategies. For scholars and clinicians working in linguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive neuroscience, and rehabilitation sciences, this study accentuates and evinces the growing importance of incorporating genetic profiling into language recovery paradigms. The findings not only deepen our understanding of biological influences on speech performance but also call for greater interdisciplinary collaboration to refine individualized therapeutic approaches. For anyone invested in the biological underpinnings of language, this work offers an essential and timely contribution.
Reference:
Alfwaress, F., Alzoubi, K. H., & Alhusban, A. (2025). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene polymorphism differentially affects speech and language performance and recovery after stroke. Brain Research Bulletin, 227, 111367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainresbull.2025.111367
