Interpreting computer code activates general-purpose brain networks, but not language processing areas. Read More
Working memory for language processing can be provided by the down-regulation of neural excitability in response to external input. Read More
Some words are far more memorable than others. Researchers discovered our memories are wired into neural networks that allow the brain to search for these memories, much like the way search engines track down relevant information. Read More
New findings dispute the popular cerebellar deficit hypothesis of dyslexia. Researchers report the cerebellum is not engaged during reading in typical readers and does not differ in children with dyslexia. Read More
Four genetic regions have been identified as playing a role in left-handedness. Three of the four genes were associated with proteins involved in brain development and structure. Neuroimaging revealed those who were left-handed had increased functional connectivity between left and right language networks. Researchers also found correlations between the genetic regions associated with left-handedness and slightly reduced Parkinson's risk, but a slightly increased risk for schizophrenia. Read More
A new machine learning algorithm can accurately determine whether a person heard a real or made-up word based on neuroimaging data. Read More
Children at higher risk of ASD are less able to distinguish between differences in speech patterns. The findings suggest the biological mechanism of language development is less acquisitive in high-risk infants who are diagnosed with autism during toddlerhood. Read More
While listening to audiobooks with a captivating narrative, the inferior parietal lobe and visual cortex elicit individual meaning and flow of mental imagery. Read More
A small, preliminary study helps researchers identify a region of the brain that specializes in the processing of auditory words. Read More
Using fNIRS, researchers discovered babies are able to pick out words from speech at as young as three days old. Read More
A new computational model sheds light on how personal brain structure can influence our cognitive performance on language based tasks. Read More
A new neuroimaging study reveals how dogs process words they have been taught to associate with objects. Findings suggest dogs have a rudimentary neural representation of meaning for words they have been taught. Read More
