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·January 25, 2016·4 min read

How the Brain Completes Sentences

Researchers uncover how when we hear only a fraction of what is said, but are familiar with the context, we automatically are able to fill in the missing information.

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·January 21, 2016·5 min read

Brain Scans May Identify Children Vulnerable to Depression Before Symptoms Appear

A new study could lead o a screen that identifies children at high risk of developing depression later in life.

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·January 20, 2016·4 min read

Ability to Learning Second Language May Depend on Strength of Brain Connections

Researchers report the strength of certain brain connections may predict success, or failure, at learning a second language.

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·January 19, 2016·4 min read

Sounds Convey Emotions Faster and Clearer Than Words

According to researchers, the brain uses 'older' brain systems to process emotions expressed through vocalizations.

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·January 13, 2016·4 min read

Could Autism Be Hiding in a Fold of the Brain?

Researchers have detected a cerebral marker specific to autism in a less deep fold of the Broca's area. The marker can be identified by MRI scans in children from the age of two.

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·January 11, 2016·6 min read

Meeting of Minds: Will Computers Ever Truly Understand What We’re Saying?

A new study reports our current computer systems will never truly understand what we're saying because they are unable to take into account the context of a conversation.

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·January 11, 2016·3 min read

Sarcasm Is Lost On the Older Generation

According to researchers, older people aren't as good as detecting sarcasm as their younger counterparts.

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·January 9, 2016·4 min read

Interaction During Reading Helps Develop Kids’ Language Skills

Interacting with your child while you read to them can help boost language skills in toddlers, a new study reports.

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·January 6, 2016·4 min read

Is Your Toddler Ready to Read?

Researchers identify which young children could benefit most from additional attention when it comes to learning how to read.

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·December 31, 2015·5 min read

Electronic Baby Toys Associated with Decrease in Quality and Quantity of Language in Infants

Modern electronic infant toys that produce lights, songs and words are associated with a decrease in language quality and quantity in babies compared to more traditional toys, a new study reports.