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·August 14, 2022·4 min read

Simplified Voice Box Enriches Human Speech

Anatomical simplification of the larynx as a result of evolution allowed vocal complexity in human speech.

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·May 4, 2022·3 min read

Multiple Brain Regions Control Speech Found, Challenging Common Assumption

Researchers report multiple areas of the frontal lobe control the muscles of vocalizations and could control complex speech. The findings refute the long-standing belief that only the primary motor cortex directly influences the larynx.

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·December 16, 2019·3 min read

Speech could be older than we thought

Speech could have emerged earlier than the 200,000 years ago, long before current linguistic theory suggests.

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·July 28, 2019·4 min read

Frog in your throat? Stress might be to blame for vocal issues

Stress can have an impact on voice disorders. Researchers found those with higher salivary cortisol levels also exhibited brain activity that impacted the larynx. Those who were more introverted were more likely to have stress reactions related to speech.

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·June 28, 2018·6 min read

‘Music of Speech’ Linked to Brain Area Unique to Humans

Researchers reveal the area of the brain that controls our voice box, allowing us to alter the pitch of our speech. The insight could pave the way for advancing neuroprosthetics to allow people who can't speak, to express themselves in a naturalistic way.

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·January 12, 2016·3 min read

Singing In the Brain: Songbirds’ Vocal Muscles Work Like Humans When Singing

A new study reports the vocal muscles of Bengalese finches change function to help produce different parameters of sounds, much like an opera singer.

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·August 14, 2015·5 min read

Gorillas Moving Closer to Verbal Communication

A new study reports gorillas can learn to control vocalization and breathing patterns which are not typical of their natural repertoire.

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·June 24, 2013·4 min read

‘Singing’ Rats Show Hope for Older Humans with Age-Related Voice Problems

Vocal training of older rats reduces some of the voice problems associated with aging, new research suggests. The findings could help treat people with presbyphonia.