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·February 12, 2021·4 min read

Changing the Connection Between the Hemispheres Affects Speech Perception

Using HD-TACS brain stimulation, researchers influenced the integration of speech sounds by changing the balancing processes between the two brain hemispheres.

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·February 9, 2021·2 min read

Recognizing Liars From the Sound of Their Voice?

Study identifies key factors in peoples' voices that show when they are lying.

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·February 8, 2021·3 min read

Synchronization of Brain Hemispheres Changes What We Hear

Gamma-wave mediated synchronization between different brain regions is a critical mechanism for neural integration.

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·February 8, 2021·3 min read

Auditory Brainstem Pathways Do Not Develop Properly Without Microglia

Microglia are essential for pruning away extra neural connections in the development of the auditory brainstem.

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·January 18, 2021·5 min read

How and Why Some People Report “Hearing the Dead”

Spiritualist mediums, those who believe they can hear and communicate with the dead, are more prone to immersive mental activities and unusual auditory experiences in early life.

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·January 10, 2021·4 min read

We Hear What We Expect to Hear

It's not just the cerebral cortex, it is the entire auditory pathway that represents sounds according to prior expectations.

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·December 28, 2020·3 min read

Music-Induced Emotions Can Be Predicted From Brain Scans

Based on the activity in the auditory cortex and motor cortex, researchers were able to predict whether a participant was listening to music that was upbeat or sad.

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·December 20, 2020·5 min read

How the Brain Distinguishes Speech From Noise

Study reports a pervasive neuromodulation system strongly influences sound processing in a key auditory region of the brain. Findings suggest acetylcholine may assist in the brain's ability to distinguish speech from other noise.

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·December 11, 2020·2 min read

Sounds and Smells Could Sway Our Self-Image

Our sense of smell and hearing could have a significant impact on self-image and body perception.

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·November 12, 2020·4 min read

Hearing Test May Detect Autism in Newborns

Researchers report the ABR hearing test given to newborns to detect auditory problems could be adapted to identify infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder.

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·November 3, 2020·5 min read

Your Favorite Music Can Send Your Brain Into a Pleasure Overload

Do you experience the chills when you hear your favorite song? Researchers used EEG to map brain activity while people listened to their favorite tunes. Findings reveal specific brain areas work together to process music, triggering the reward system and increasing dopamine release.

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·October 21, 2020·2 min read

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

People living in areas with high levels of daytime noise had a 36% higher risk of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, and a 30% increased risk of Alzheimer's disease than those living in quieter neighborhoods.

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auditory neuroscience

Changing the Connection Between the Hemispheres Affects Speech Perception

Recognizing Liars From the Sound of Their Voice?

Synchronization of Brain Hemispheres Changes What We Hear

Auditory Brainstem Pathways Do Not Develop Properly Without Microglia

How and Why Some People Report “Hearing the Dead”

We Hear What We Expect to Hear

Music-Induced Emotions Can Be Predicted From Brain Scans

How the Brain Distinguishes Speech From Noise

Sounds and Smells Could Sway Our Self-Image

Hearing Test May Detect Autism in Newborns

Your Favorite Music Can Send Your Brain Into a Pleasure Overload

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

Omega-3 DHA Eases Autism Behaviors by Calming Inflammation

Neuromorphic Chip Decodes Brain’s Emotion Waves

How Video Gamers Make Split-Second Decisions

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