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Researchers used brain scans to predict how well and quickly adults learned a new language, finding strong predictors in networks involved in attention and cognitive control, not just classic language areas.
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Hong Kong
Who
Gangyi Feng from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and colleagues
What
Researchers used brain scans to predict how well and quickly adults learned a new language, finding strong predictors in networks involved in attention and cognitive control, not just classic language areas.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:04 GMT · 4h 45m ago
Where
Hong Kong ·
Why
Individual differences in the organization of brain systems can explain variability in language learning in adulthood.
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This research suggests that language learning in adults involves brain systems beyond traditional language networks, potentially aiding in identifying neural conditions that support more effective learning strategies.
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