“We are finally pinning down what makes dyslexic brains different”

Key points

• Dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects reading and spelling.
• Researchers suggest a key neural pathway may drive the condition.
• Reading relies on a left-hemisphere network including VWFA, TPJ, and Broca’s area.
• There is broad agreement that both genes and environment influence dyslexia.
• Estimates place global dyslexia prevalence around 10 percent, with language variations.