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Official neurology podcast of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). Expert talks on general neurology, stroke, dementia, epilepsy & many more. New episodes every Monday. For neurology residents, clinicians & researchers. A resource for continuing medical education and lifelong learning.
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Ep. 209: From Gesture to Language: The Evolution of the Motor System-Language Interface
Sunday, 12 July, 2026

Moderator: Elka Stefanova (Belgrade, Serbia) Guest: Stefano Francesco Cappa (Milan, Italy) In this episode, Elka Stefanova speaks with Stefano Francesco Cappa about the relationship between language and the motor system and its implications for the evolution and neural organisation of language. They discuss evidence from cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and neurodegenerative disorders, highlighting the role of sensorimotor processes in semantic representation and acquired language dysfunction in neurological practice.