language

Summary: A large-scale study revealed that genetic variants linked to dyslexia are associated with differences in brain areas controlling motor …

Summary: Infants’ heart rate rhythms are closely linked to their early vocalizations, including coos, babbles, and emerging words. Researchers found …

Summary: New research reveals that brain structure varies with reading ability, particularly in the left hemisphere. Better readers have distinct …

Summary: A new study explores how cultural practices influence the transmission of native languages, showing that societal norms like matrilineal …

Summary: Learning a new language isn’t just about practice—it’s about sleep. Researchers found that sleep enhances memory of new words …

Summary: A new study reveals shared genetic underpinnings between musical rhythm abilities and language-related traits, including dyslexia. Using data from …

Summary: Children begin creating novel determiner-noun combinations, like “a dog” or “the house,” at around 30 months, reveals a new …

Summary: A new study reveals that when mothers regularly discuss their infants’ thoughts and feelings, it is associated with higher …

Summary: Toddlers use subtle grammatical cues in sentences to infer the meanings of new words. Researchers found that children rely …

Summary: A new study reveals a near-universal association between the trilled R sound and rough textures or jagged shapes, while …