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Scientists have discovered a previously unknown neural pathway that could explain how humans developed the complex language we use today.
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Chieti-Pescara, Italy
Who
Dr. Marco Catani, Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara (UdA)
What
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown neural pathway that could explain how humans developed the complex language we use today.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT · 3h 27m ago
Where
Chieti-Pescara, Italy ·
Why
A new study compared a brain pathway across three species and found that in humans, that cable had changed in two specific ways that seem to make language possible.
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This discovery provides a physical basis for understanding the evolution of human language, suggesting that an older brain system was repurposed for speech. Clinicians might use these findings to better diagnose and treat language-related degenerative diseases.
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