FeaturedNeuroscience·December 22, 2016·3 min readMusic in the Brain: Imaging Genetic Study Links Dopamine Genes to MusicThe effect music has on people may be genetically determined by dopamine functionality, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 10, 2016·4 min readOxytocin Improves Synchronization in Leader-Follower InteractionAccording to a new study, people with higher levels of oxytocin could be more in-sync with the beat of music than those with lower levels of the hormone.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2016·3 min readHow Do Musician’s Brains Work While They Play?A new study looks at how professional musicians prioritize sight and sound when learning a new song or piece of music.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 21, 2016·3 min readMusical Training Creates New Brain Connections in ChildrenAccording to researchers, taking music lessons can increase brain fiber connections in children. Music lessons may also prove a useful tool in treating Autism and ADHD.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 17, 2016·3 min readHow Do the Brains of People Who Don’t Like Music Work?Researchers explain the neural mechanisms behind a person's lack of sensitivity to music.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 5, 2016·4 min readMusic Therapy Can Reduce Depression in Children and TeensA new study reports music therapy can help to reduce depressive symptoms in children and teens with emotional and behavioral problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2016·6 min readWhy Some Songs Get Stuck in Our HeadA new study finds those earworm songs that get stuck in our heads are usually faster, fairly generic and easier to remember, but with unique intervals that set them apart from 'average' pop songs.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 14, 2016·3 min readHow Neuroscience Could Benefit From the Learning and Performance of MusicA new study reports learning and performing music could be of benefit to those who have experienced traumatic events.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 5, 2016·5 min readPerforming Arts Can Set the Stage For More Developed Brain PathwaysResearchers report on the cognitive benefits of music and dance training.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 12, 2016·3 min readMusic Reduces Anxiety and Pain For Biopsy PatientsMusic therapy may help reduce pain and anxiety for those undergoing a biopsy for breast cancer, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2016·5 min readDon’t Scan So Close To Me: Scanning Sting’s Musical BrainNew imaging technology allowed researchers to map how Sting's brain organizes music.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 4, 2016·2 min readSharks Get Bad Rap When Viewed With Ominous Background MusicAccording to researchers, the choice of background music can affect a viewer's attitude towards sharks.Read More