A dyslexia breakthrough

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With the help of a powerful MRI, researchers in Germany have discovered where dyslexia appears to happen deep inside the human brain (in males). The peppercorn-sized structure may become the target of therapies for millions of people.

6 Sep 2024 English Germany Science · Technology

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