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The brain's language network is more extensive than previously thought

For decades, neuroscientists have known that specific regions in the brain's left hemisphere are responsible for processing language.

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A recent study has expanded the understanding of the brain's language network, revealing that it is more extensive than previously thought. The research, conducted by MIT scientists, has found that language processing is not limited to specific regions in the brain's left hemisphere as previously believed. Instead, it appears to occur in multiple areas throughout the brain. This discovery suggests that the brain's language network is more complex and widespread than initially thought, challenging existing knowledge in the field of neuroscience.

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