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Distinct impact modes of polygenic disposition to dyslexia in the adult brain. New paper by @neurosoren, Dick Schijven, Rogier B. Mars, @ProfSimonFisher & @ClydeFrancks doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adq27….

Tracking minds in communication. New paper by Paula Rubio-Fernandez, Marlene D. Berke & Julian Jara-Ettinger. doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2024.… . [pdf: tinyurl.com/3pvp4tcx]

A conceptual framework for data harmonization in mental health using the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF): An example with the R2D2-MH Consortium. New paper by Melissa Black & al. @bstpourcain doi.org/10.1136/bmjment-2024…

Parental attitudes and beliefs about mathematics and the use of gestures in children’s math development. New paper by Yılmaz & al. @DilayKaradoller doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.202….

📝New blog post!📝 By 2050, around 2.5 billion people worldwide are expected to be impacted by hearing loss. In this blog @NaomiNota explores what’s really important in understanding spoken language, and speculates on sound solutions of the future! mpi-talkling.mpi.nl/?p=2382&…

A cross-cultural comparison of aesthetic preferences for neatly organized compositions: Native Chinese- versus Native Dutch-speaking samples. Final version by Eline Van Geert, @RongD_ing & Johan Wagemans doi.org/10.1177/027623742412…… Paper: tinyurl.com/4xfsf5av

Iconicity and gesture jointly facilitate learning of second language signs at first exposure in hearing non-signers. Final version by @DilayKaradoller & al. @franciemanhardt , @ozyurek_a doi.org/10.1111/lang.12636

The Flu-ID: A new evidence-based method of assessing fluency in aphasia. New paper by Jean K. Gordon & @ShariceClough doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-2… Paper: tinyurl.com/mrdzas8n

Are you a Master’s student interested in machine learning? Our @Multimodallang department is looking for a student assistant to help with kinematic gesture analysis. More info via mpi.nl/career-education/vaca…

Autistic individuals benefit from gestures during degraded speech comprehension. Recently published paper by @SaraMazzini4 , @noorseijdel & @lindadrijvers doi.org/10.1177/136236132412…

Word and morpheme frequency effects in naming Mandarin Chinese compounds: More than a replication. New paper by Jiaqi Wang, Niels O. Schiller & Rinus G. Verdonschot doi.org/10.1016/j.bandl.2024…

A bidirectional association between language development and prosocial behaviour in childhood: Evidence from a longitudinal birth cohort in the United Kingdom. New paper by Dimitris I. Tsomokos & @Limor_Raviv doi.org/10.1037/dev0001875 Paper: tinyurl.com/529546mv

First-language acquisition in a multimodal language framework: Insights from speech, gesture, and sign. New paper by @DilayKaradoller , @bkdalli & @ozyurek_a doi.org/10.1177/014272372412…

It's time!📝 Registration for the Nijmegen Lectures 2025 is now open. Join us for three days of lectures given by @fernandaedi and Victor Ferreira from 7 to 9 January. Register here: mpi.nl/events/nijmegen-lectu…

Adapting to individual differences: An experimental study of language evolution in heterogeneous populations. New paper by Mathilde Josserand & al. @Limor_Raviv doi.org/10.1111/cogs.70011 Paper: tinyurl.com/2vnhsy4w

The IMPRS for Language Sciences is offering 2 PhD Fellowships to work with scientists from the MPI, @CLSRadboud, @DondersInst and @Radboud_Uni. Hiring departments are Multimodal Language and Language & Genetics. Application deadline: 6 Jan 2025. More info: mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fellowships…

Reduced on-line speech gesture integration during multimodal language processing in adults with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury: Evidence from eye-tracking. New paper by @ShariceClough & al. doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.202…

Testing the relationship between preferences for infant-directed speech and vocabulary development: A multi-lab study. New paper by Melanie Soderstrom & al. @chbergma doi.org/10.1017/S03050009240…