When reading, people are not only able to predict the next word, but also the words' grammatical properties. This allows us to read faster. The findings could help with the development of new neural networks focused on natural language processing. Read More
Adults use similar neural mechanisms to learn novel languages as children do when learning how to process language. 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
The speed of spoken word recognition is affected by how the speaker talks. Study finds sound waves from the voice effectively transmit information beyond the lexical meaning of words. Read More
A new study reveals how the brain processes sound and how quickly neurons transition from processing the sound of speech to the language based words. Read More
A new Frontiers in Psychology study reports emotional images can alter a person's behavior, but emotional words often do not. Read More
A new study reveals that, by the age of 20, a native English speaking American knows 42,000 dictionary words. Read More
Researchers have been able to successfully decode and predict the brain activity patters of word meanings within a sentence. Read More
A new study sheds light on the neurobiology of reading. Read More
Once a word is knows, sounding it out is unnecessary, a new study reports. Read More
Once a word is knows, sounding it out is unnecessary, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers manipulate the connection between language and vision to show that words have a profound effect on perception. Read More