Scientists discovered a brain network hub linked to stuttering, offering potential for new treatment options.
International scientists discovered a specific brain network hub linked to stuttering, which can lead to new treatment options. The research, published in the Brain journal, examines two types of stuttering – developmental and acquired, and shows similarities at both behavioural and neural levels. Lead author Catherine Theys, Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, states that stuttering affects 1% of adults and can cause communication problems and social anxiety.
May 27, 2024
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