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Medical School researchers have pinpointed a possible cause for dyslexia: misplaced nerve cells.
Employing cutting-edge imaging techniques, the study investigated the altered brain structure for those who suffer of dyslexia, a learning disability that hinders reading comprehension.The researchers focused on a genetic mutation of developmental dyslexia and found the organization of nervous tissue scrambled, with support cells underdeveloped and often unable to fully assist nerve cells.
The scientists also found a correlation between the severity of dyslexia and the level of disorganization of the nervous tissues, suggesting a close link between the two.
While the research dealt with only one form of the learning disorder, the study’s authors wrote that their findings could have broader applications as a potential model for investigating other brain function disorders.
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