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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·December 18, 2024·4 min read

          Genes Behind Dyslexia Linked to Brain Changes in Motor, Vision, and Language

          A large-scale study revealed that genetic variants linked to dyslexia are associated with differences in brain areas controlling motor coordination, vision, and language. Using data from over a million individuals, researchers calculated genetic "polygenic scores" for dyslexia and analyzed their relationship to brain structures. Higher genetic risk for dyslexia was tied to lower volumes in brain regions related to speech processing and movement, and increased volumes in the visual cortex.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 17, 2024·4 min read

          Baby Babble Syncs With Heartbeats to Shape Speech Development

          Infants' heart rate rhythms are closely linked to their early vocalizations, including coos, babbles, and emerging words. Researchers found that babies were most likely to produce sounds when their heart rate reached a peak or trough, with speech-like sounds occurring during heart rate deceleration.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 14, 2024·6 min read

          Reading Strengthens Key Brain Regions for Language and Empathy

          New research reveals that brain structure varies with reading ability, particularly in the left hemisphere. Better readers have distinct traits, including a larger anterior temporal lobe for integrating word meaning and a thicker left Heschl’s gyrus for phonological processing.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·December 6, 2024·5 min read

          What Drives Language Learning: Genes, Culture, or Geography?

          A new study explores how cultural practices influence the transmission of native languages, showing that societal norms like matrilineal or patrilineal inheritance can affect linguistic and genetic evolution. The researchers found stronger links between maternal genetic inheritance and linguistic sounds in some matrilineal societies, particularly in Africa, but no consistent global pattern emerged. Using data from 130 populations, they analyzed how genes and languages evolve together as people migrate and how cultural norms shape these patterns.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 5, 2024·4 min read

          Sleep Boosts Language Learning and Memory Consolidation

          Learning a new language isn’t just about practice—it’s about sleep. Researchers found that sleep enhances memory of new words and grammar by synchronizing specific brainwave patterns during NREM sleep.
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          This shows a woman, a piano, and DNA.
          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·November 29, 2024·5 min read

          Shared Genetics Link Musical Rhythm and Language Skills

          A new study reveals shared genetic underpinnings between musical rhythm abilities and language-related traits, including dyslexia. Using data from over 1 million individuals, researchers identified 16 overlapping genome regions tied to rhythm and language, with key roles in brain connectivity.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 26, 2024·6 min read

          When Do Kids Start Creating Original Sentences? AI Pinpoints the Age

          Children begin creating novel determiner-noun combinations, like "a dog" or "the house," at around 30 months, reveals a new study combining behavioral observations and computational modeling. By analyzing utterances from 64 English-speaking children and training a predictive model on caregiver speech data, researchers confirmed this milestone as a key point in language development. The study shows that children go beyond mimicking input by applying linguistic rules, a crucial step in learning grammar.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 25, 2024·4 min read

          Moms’ Baby Talk Boosts Infant Oxytocin

          A new study reveals that when mothers regularly discuss their infants’ thoughts and feelings, it is associated with higher oxytocin levels in their babies. Oxytocin, a hormone crucial for social bonding and emotional development, is influenced by the way mothers reference their child’s internal states during interactions.
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          This is a drawing of a toy fox and a child with a speech bubble saying "blicket" and "toy".
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 21, 2024·8 min read

          Toddlers Use Grammar Hints to Unlock the Meaning of New Words

          Toddlers use subtle grammatical cues in sentences to infer the meanings of new words. Researchers found that children rely on "focus" signals—emphasis or stress in speech—rather than assuming words are mutually exclusive.
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          This shows a sound wave and a map.
          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 20, 2024·6 min read

          L is Smooth, R is Rough: Our Brains Link Sounds to Sensations

          A new study reveals a near-universal association between the trilled R sound and rough textures or jagged shapes, while the L sound aligns with smooth textures or straight lines. Researchers tested over 1,000 participants speaking 28 languages and found that 94% matched the trilled R to jagged lines and 84% matched L to smooth lines, even among speakers of languages without a trilled R.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology
          ·November 13, 2024·4 min read

          Are Emotional Sounds Universal Across Languages?

          A new study examined vocal expressions of emotion across 131 languages, exploring similarities in emotional interjections and comparing them to non-linguistic sounds like cries and laughter. The research aimed to understand whether shared vocal patterns exist globally and if these patterns relate to our evolutionary roots in vocal communication. The team found that vocal expressions of pain, like "Ouch!", showed consistent vowel forms across languages, while disgust and joy did not.
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          AutismFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 25, 2024·8 min read

          Autistic Children’s Fascination with Letters Offers Learning Clues

          A recent study highlights that many autistic children show an intense interest in letters and numbers, which may play a distinct role in their language development. By analyzing clinical records and interviewing parents, researchers found that 37% of autistic children had a strong interest in letters, in contrast to just 3% of non-autistic peers. This interest often emerges around 30 months, aligning with typical development timelines but diverging in how it's applied.
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