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- 1Scientists test whether Bionic Reading actually speeds reading▼Can Bionic Reading really help you read faster? Scientists put it to the test
Researchers have put Bionic Reading — a formatting method that bolds the first letters of words to guide the eye — to scientific scrutiny, testing claims that it helps people read faster. The findings are being reported by science outlets, feeding a broader debate over whether the popular technique offers real benefits over ordinary text or is largely a marketing effect.