Brain Processes New Words as Pictures, Not as a Group of Letters

Ever wondered how we learn new words? Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) have found that when we look at a new word, our brain first learns the word and then sees it like a picture, instead of a group of letters. The study findings not only help reveal how the brain processes words, but also provides insights into how to help people with reading disabilities. Maximilian Riesenhuber, PhD, and this study's senior author, said, "The neurons ...

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