Neurolinguistics

Hearing Words in White Noise

Do you ever hear faint voices in the hum of an air conditioner or a running fan? You're not alone.…

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Can You Forget How to Read Your First Language?

Ever returned to your home country and found yourself stumbling over a newspaper in your mother tongue? This isn't just…

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Pen vs. Pixel: Why Handwriting Boosts Memory

Ever wonder why you recall handwritten notes better than typed ones? The answer lies not in nostalgia, but in neuroscience.…

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Speaking Without a Tongue: A Linguistic Miracle

What happens when the tongue, our primary tool for speech, is lost? This article explores the linguistic miracle of glossectomy…

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From Thought to Ink: The Neurology of Handwriting

Ever marvel at how a fleeting thought transforms into ink on a page? This article delves into the incredible neurology…

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The Grammar of Tics: The Linguistics of Tourette’s

Beyond the sensationalized stereotypes, Tourette's Syndrome offers a profound and involuntary window into the brain's language factory. The vocal tics…

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The Brain’s Recycled Parts: Linguistic Exaptation

Ever wonder how humans developed the incredible power of language? The answer may not be a special "language organ", but…

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The Brain’s Language Switch: Broca’s vs. Wernicke’s Area

Meet the two superstars of your brain's language network: Broca's area and Wernicke's area. One acts as the architect, building…

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The Voice Inside: Your Inner Monologue

What is that voice you "hear" when you think? This post explores the inner monologue, a private narrative rooted in…

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The Voice in Your Head: Why You “Hear” Words You Read

Ever wonder about the little voice that reads along with you in your head? This phenomenon, known as subvocalization, is…

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