The human brain was once a black box, but scientists are finding ways to peer inside and explore some of our most complicated thought processes. Using MRI scanners in innovative ways, Stanford scientists are learning how children's brains process words when they read.
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Gabriela Quirós is a Segment Producer for KQED-TV, and is the producer for this story.