Infant brain responses predict reading speed in secondary school...
There’s new evidence that for babies with an inherited risk for dyslexia, their brain responses as infants predict how fast they’ll read in secondary school....
read moreReading aloud boosts memory
A new study published in the journal Memory showed that “the production effect”—speaking and hearing yourself speak—helps the brain store information better for long-term memory....
read moreCognitive ability genes identified
Research from Feinstein Institute of Medical Research in New York looked at the results of 107,207 people’s neuropsychological tests and genomes. The scientists unlocked new details about the role of genetics in cognitive skills....
read moreReading stories creates universal patterns in the brain
Researchers studying the brains of people reading narratives in a variety of languages found that even though the stories may be written in different alphabets or read in a different direction, there are universal patterns that are created in...
read moreGeneral anesthesia may harm brain development
A general anesthetic called isoflurane has been found to interfere with the developing brain and therefore should be avoided whenever possible in pregnant women and kids under 3....
read moreStorytime a “turbocharger” for a child’s brain
An international study published in PLOS ONE found that engaging kids while reading books to them gives their brains a cognitive boost....
read moreLearningRx reviews study on sex differences in dyslexia
Study provides clues to sex differences in dyslexia Researchers found that males’ processing speed had greater variability than females’ processing speed, and that males have a lower average reading performance compared to females....
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