Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·November 26, 2019·3 min readThe human brain is prepared to follow the rhythm of a song or of a danceRegardless of musical training, a person's brain synchronizes with the rhythm of music, but musicians' brain responses are much stronger and more resistant to distraction.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 9, 2021·4 min readAre Some Brains Wired for Dance?Numerous studies have found dancing can help promote improved mental health and overall wellbeing, regardless of a person's age. Researchers explore why some people are "born to dance".Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 10, 2022·6 min readLatin Dance May Be a Step Toward Better Working Memory for Older LatinosLatinos aged 55 and older who participated in Latin dance classes for eight months showed significant improvement in working memory over their peers who did not partake in Latin dance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 17, 2020·3 min readThe way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it’s youWhile machine learning technology is not too accurate at distinguishing between dance styles, when it comes to recognizing the personal style of dancers, it is 97% effective at determining who is who.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2014·4 min readThe Best Sensory Experience for Learning a Dance SequenceResearchers investigate the best way in which dancers learn their routines.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2022·4 min readWant to Fire up the Dance Floor? Play Low-Frequency BassPeople dance 11.8% more when very low-frequency bass is present in music, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 8, 2019·2 min readPositive effect of music and dance on dementia provenParticipating in musical and dance activities improve the quality of life for older adults with dementia after just six sessions.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 19, 2022·3 min readGenetic Link to Moving to the Beat of MusicResearchers have discovered 69 genetic variants associated with musical beat synchronization, or the ability to move in sync with the beat of music.Read More