Brain processes written words as unique 'objects'
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 12:14
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study provides direct experimental evidence that a brain region important for reading and word recognition contains neurons that are highly selective for individual real words. The research, published by Cell Press in the April 30th issue of the journal Neuron, provides important insight into brain mechanisms associated with reading and may lead to a better understanding of reading disabilities.