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This is an auditory neuron in cricket brain.

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·September 12, 2015·5 min read

Neural Circuit in the Cricket Brain Detects the Rhythm of the Right Mating Call

Researchers have identifies a brain circuit that allows female crickets to automatically identify the chirps of males through rhythmic pulses in their mating calls.

This diagram shows the structure of a neuron.

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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Tuning of Timing in Auditory Axons

Researchers discover the axons of auditory neurons which respond to low and high frequency sounds differ in morphology. These variations correlate with differences in the speed of signal conduction.

This image shows a brain slice with the locus coeruleus highlighted in green.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Exposure to Sudden Sounds and Brief Trauma Results in Lasting Memories

According to a new study, brief exposure to mild trauma or sudden sounds can permanently alter neural networks and form long lasting memories.

This shows a brain with music notes over the top of it.

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·August 9, 2015·4 min read

How Music Can Help People with Epilepsy

According to researchers, brainwaves of people with epilepsy appear to synchronize with music. They believe music could possibly be used as an intervention for those with the disorder.

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·July 28, 2015·2 min read

Does Talent or Training Make a Musician Good? Depends on Their Brain Structure

A new study provides evidence to distinguish between the parts of the brain which account for individual talent and the areas activated through training.

This drawing shows mature hair cells, left, lose connections to outgoing neurons (blue) and gain connections to incoming neurons (red) as they age, right.

Electrophysiology Featured Neurology

·July 13, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover Possible Contributor to Age Related Hearing Loss

A new study reports new nerve cell connections on sensory cells could contribute to age related hearing loss.

This image shows neural connections in the brain.

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·July 7, 2015·4 min read

Structure of Human Brain Has an Almost Ideal Network of Connections

Researchers report the structure of the human brain has an almost ideal network of connections, enabling optimal transmission of information from one area to another.