With the help of brain activity and gene analyses, it could be predicted in time whether a child could be affected by dyslexia. [more]

Why certain linguistic abilities can be regained after a stroke while others are lost forever. [more]

Through targeted training, people can be guided to develop a better inner awareness about their own mental states, and to have a better understanding of the mental states of others. [more]

Reading is such a modern invention that there is no brain area dedicated to it—and recycles others for his purpose. [more]

In older obese people the so-called Default Mode Network is less wired and processes such as remembering could be impaired—an important indication of early impending Alzheimer’s disease. [more]

…Philipp Kanske, winner of the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize. Thanks to him we know that people who have difficulties in regulating their emotions are at risk of developing a psychological disorder. [more]