MIT Study Finds The Brain’s Language Network Is Larger Than Previously Thought

MIT Study Finds The Brain’s Language Network Is Larger Than Previously Thought

New research from MIT suggests the brain’s language system extends well beyond the traditional regions associated with speech and comprehension. By analyzing brain scans from 772 people, researchers identified 17 additional areas that respond selectively to language. The findings, published in The Journal of Neuroscience, could provide a more complete picture of how the brain processes words, sentences, and meaning. Researchers Identify 17 Addit…