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The uniquely human ability to read is the cornerstone of modern civilization, yet very little is understood about the effortless ability to derive meaning from written words. Scientists have now ...

The portion of the brain responsible for visual reading lights up - whether it's a person with sight who is reading, or a blind person who reads Braille, says a new study. "The brain is not a sensory ...

The Washington Post today announced enhancements to the Washington Post app, adding a new “Discover” section that will feature a bold, highly visual presentation of the day’s most important and ...

Hemianopic dyslexia is a frequent and disabling functional impairment following brain injury. This form of dyslexia is an acquired reading disorder whereby patients with homonymous visual field ...

The brain holds a "visual dictionary" of words we have read, allowing quick recognition without sounding out words each time we see them, a new study finds. The research, presented today (Nov. 14) at ...