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·November 30, 2017·4 min read

People With PTSD React Differently to Certain Sounds

In people with PTSD, the brain expresses an enhanced response to deviant tones, suggesting their brains over process any environmental changes. Additionally, researchers note, the more enhanced the response, the worse those with PTSD performed on cognitive and memory tests.

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·November 29, 2017·1 min read

Music and Native Language Interact in the Brain

Researchers report the auditory system may be shaped by exposure to different auditory environments.

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·November 27, 2017·4 min read

Neurofeedback Shows Promise in Treating Tinnitus

According to a new study that will be presented at RSNA 2017, neurofeedback may help to reduce and, in some cases, eliminate tinnitus.

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·November 24, 2017·7 min read

Avatar Therapy May Help Reduce Auditory Hallucinations in People With Schizophrenia

A new Lancet study reports auditory hallucinations may be reduced in people with schizophrenia following face-to-face discussions with an avatar that says the things they hear. Researchers report the patients were able to verbalize their feeling by 'standing up to' the avatars and taking control of the conversations.

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·November 22, 2017·5 min read

Pitch Imperfect? How the Brain Decodes Pitch May Improve Cochlear Implants

A new study provides further evidence of the place code theory of pitch perception and may help with the development of better cochlear implants.

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·November 20, 2017·4 min read

Now You Like It, Now You Don’t: Brain Stimulation Changes Musical Enjoyment

Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers were able to increase and decrease people's enjoyment of music; and desire to listen to more.

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·November 11, 2017·5 min read

That Music Playing In Your Head

As we imagine music in our heads, our auditory cortex and other brain regions process auditory information in the same way as if we are really listening to sounds, a new study reports.