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 ...

A new study finds that skilled readers do not rely on sounds when reading but rather retrieve words purely from a “visual dictionary.” The research, conducted by neuroscientists at Georgetown ...

A groundbreaking new study has identified how different brain regions are responsible for visualizing and sounding out words when you’re reading. People who read words using the visual brain region ...