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Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening

Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening Reading and listening are two different brain functions that support comprehension in distinct ways. While both activities can help you understand information, they are not interchangeable. The brain processes spoken and written language differently when reading versus listening. When reading, […]

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Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how

Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how Research suggests that the left and right hemispheres of the brain process language differently, with the left hemisphere typically dominating speech perception. The development of neural circuits in the auditory cortex, responsible for processing sound, follows a specific timeline, with the right […]

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Can a pea-sized part of the brain help treat addiction?

Can a pea-sized part of the brain help treat addiction? Researchers are investigating using a small region of the brain called the habenula to potentially treat drug addiction. The habenula, also known as a “pea-sized” part of the brain, has been found to play an outsized role in addiction and substance abuse, according to research […]

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