Even before you can read, your brain is ready to learn

Aug 16, 2016

Children read books at Montevideo's Independencia square while participating in the activity "Al Aire Libro" that encourages reading in public spaces, September 4, 2015. REUTERS/Andres Stapff - RTX1R5PA

Neuroscientists have long wondered why the brain has a region exclusively dedicated to reading. Image: REUTERS/Andres Stapff

Anne Trafton

Guest contributor, MIT News

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