London based newspaper The Guardian examines MRI findings from the Rapp Lab.
Spelling uses multiple parts of the brain, research shows
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A closer look at what goes wrong in the brain when someone can’t spell
Rapp Lab researchers investigate long-term and working memory in the context of spelling disorders. Read the article.
Researchers explore how the brain separates our abilities to talk, write
Stroke victims provide insight into how the brain stores and constructs words. Read the article.
Shanna Murray Featured in Arts & Sciences Magazine
Shanna Murray’s research lies at the intersection of her two majors: cognitive science and Romance languages. Read the article.
Finding the Right Words
A new center will help people with aphasia regain language functionality. Read the article in Northwestern University Magazine.
New Therapies Help Stroke Survivors Recover Language Years Later
Nearly 20% of stroke victims are under 55, compared with fewer than 13% in the early 1990s, according to a 2012 study. Read the article and watch the video on The Wall Street Journal‘s website.
Great Adaptations
Rapp Lab featured in the Spring 2013 issue of Arts & Sciences Magazine. View the article on the A&S Magazine website.
Learning to Speak Again
A common long-term consequence of stroke is aphasia: difficulty using and comprehending language. New research, however, suggests that the brain is flexible enough to regain lost language abilities even years after a stroke—and that, instead of slowly building up language abilities, starting with the hardest tasks may provide the most benefit.