Abstract

Introduction: The relationship between brain activity and reading performance was examined to test the hypothesis that dyslexia involves a deficit in a specific visual pathway, known as the M pathway, from the eye to the brain. Methods: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to measure brain activity in dyslexic and control subjects in conditions designed to preferentially stimulate the M pathway. Results: Dyslexics showed reduced activity compared to controls both in primary visual cortex (V1) and in a secondary cortical visual area (MT+) that is believed to receive a strong M pathway input. Most importantly, significant correlations were found between individual differences in reading rate and brain activity. Conclusions: These results support the hypothesis for an M pathway abnormality in dyslexia and imply a strong relationship between the integrity of the M pathway and reading ability.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
3P41RR009784-05S1
Application #
6309987
Study Section
Project Start
1999-01-01
Project End
2000-07-31
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$15,525
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Stanford University
Department
Type
DUNS #
800771545
City
Stanford
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94305

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