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·September 3, 2019·4 min read

The brain processes words placed on the right side of a screen more quickly

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are characterized by different word processing strategies.

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·May 1, 2018·2 min read

How a Nap Can Enhance False Memories in One Half of the Brain

Napping influences memory in the right hemisphere of the brain, inducing false memories in a word recall test, researchers report.

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·January 9, 2017·4 min read

Brain Impairments in Preterm Infants May Begin in the Womb

According to researchers, even before a preterm infant is born, they may have alterations in the brain's neural networks that could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.

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·August 17, 2015·3 min read

Whistled Turkish Helps Debunk Theory of Left Hemisphere Dominance in Language Processing

According to a new study, the left hemisphere of the brain is not dominant in the perception of all languages.

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·January 14, 2014·2 min read

In Dyslexia, Less Brain Tissue Not to Blame for Reading Difficulties

Researchers claim less gray matter in the brains of those with dyslexia is a consequence of poorer reading experiences and not the root cause of the disorder.

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·September 19, 2012·4 min read

Human Brains Share a Consistent Genetic Blueprint and Possess Enormous Biochemical Complexity

Scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science reported that human brains share a consistent genetic blueprint and possess enormous biochemical complexity. The findings stem from the first deep and large-scale analysis of the vast data set publicly available in the Allen Human Brain Atlas.

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·August 29, 2012·2 min read

Math Ability Requires Crosstalk in the Brain

A new study finds strength of communication between the left and right brain hemispheres predicts performance on basic arithmetic problems. Findings shed light on the neural basis of human math abilities and suggest a possible route to aiding those who suffer from dyscalculia - an inability to understand and manipulate numbers.

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·March 5, 2012·2 min read