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Mom's Voice Plays Special Role in Activating Newborn's Brain
December 15, 2010 — A mother's voice will preferentially activate the parts of the brain responsible for language learning, say researchers. The research team made the discovery after performing electrical recordings on ... > full story -
Where Unconscious Memories Form
December 15, 2010 — A small area deep in the brain called the perirhinal cortex is critical for forming unconscious conceptual memories, researchers have ... > full story -
Sign Languages Help Us Understand the Nature of Metaphors
December 10, 2010 — A recent study of the use of metaphors in spoken language and various sign languages shows that certain types of metaphors are difficult to convey in sign language. The study, "Iconicity and ... > full story -
'White-Noise' Therapy Alone Not Enough to Curb Tinnitus
December 10, 2010 — Tinnitus -- what many think of as "ringing in the ears" -- is the perception of sound without any real acoustic stimulation. Sound masking therapy, a common component of tinnitus treatment, is of ... > full story -
Our Brains Are Wired So We Can Better Hear Ourselves Speak
December 9, 2010 — Like the mute button on the TV remote control, our brains filter out unwanted noise so we can focus on what we're listening to. But when it comes to following our own speech, a new brain study shows ... > full story -
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Widening Our Perceptions of Reading and Writing Difficulties
December 8, 2010 — Learning to read and write are complex processes, which can be disrupted in various ways, leading to disorders known as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Two new studies provide evidence of this variety, ... > full story -
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Common Genetic Influences for ADHD and Reading Disability
December 8, 2010 — Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and developmental reading disability are complex childhood disorders that frequently occur together; if a child is experiencing trouble with reading, ... > full story -
Exposure to More Diverse Objects Speeds Word Learning in Tots
December 6, 2010 — Two toddlers are learning the word "cup." One sees three nearly identical cups; the other sees a tea cup, a sippy cup and a Styrofoam cup. Chances are, the second child will have a better sense of ... > full story -
Imitating Someone's Accent Makes It Easier to Understand Them
December 6, 2010 — In conversation, we often imitate each other's speech style and may even change our accent to fit that of the person we're talking to. A recent study suggests that imitating someone who speaks with a ... > full story -
Major Step Toward First Biological Test for Autism
December 2, 2010 — Researchers have developed the best biologically based test for autism to ... > full story
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