White matter plasticity during second language learning within and across hemispheres
Xuehu Wei, Thomas C. Gunter, Helyne Adamson, Matthias Schwendemann, Angela Dorkas Friederici, Tomás Goucha, Alfred Anwander
This study examines changes in white matter connectivity during adult second language learning, finding increased intra-hemispheric connectivity and decreased interhemispheric connectivity, correlated with language performance.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Jan 4, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience