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·January 10, 2017·3 min read

Musicians Have Faster Reaction Times

According to a new study, musicians have the edge when it comes to reaction times for auditory, visual and tactile processing.

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·January 5, 2017·6 min read

How the Brain Perceives Rhythm

According to researchers, the brain is more biased toward certain musical rhythms than others.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Not Feeling the Music? Lack of Joy From Music Linked to Brain Disconnection

People with musical anhedonia have reduced connectivity between brain areas associated with reward and sound processing, a new study reports.

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·December 22, 2016·3 min read

Music in the Brain: Imaging Genetic Study Links Dopamine Genes to Music

The effect music has on people may be genetically determined by dopamine functionality, a new study reports.

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·December 10, 2016·4 min read

Oxytocin Improves Synchronization in Leader-Follower Interaction

According 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.

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·December 4, 2016·3 min read

How 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.

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·November 21, 2016·3 min read

Musical Training Creates New Brain Connections in Children

According 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.

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·November 17, 2016·3 min read

How 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.

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·November 5, 2016·4 min read

Music Therapy Can Reduce Depression in Children and Teens

A new study reports music therapy can help to reduce depressive symptoms in children and teens with emotional and behavioral problems.

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·November 3, 2016·6 min read

Why Some Songs Get Stuck in Our Head

A 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.