FeaturedGenetics·March 27, 2015·3 min readGenes Involved in Memory and Learning Activated when Professional Musicians PerformA new study investigates the effect of musical performance on the gene expression of professional musicians and finds enhanced activity in motor function, memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 17, 2015·3 min readStudying Other Animals Can Help Us Answer What It Means to Be a Musical SpeciesA new study reports cross species research could help unlock which features of human music are rooted in our biology, and which are a cultural phenomena.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2015·2 min readStudy Shows Older Adults Struggle to Recall Names When Music Is PlayingFor older adults, background music can interfere with memory recall tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 14, 2015·5 min readMusic Cuts Across CulturesA new study reports emotional responses to music appear to cross cultures.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 23, 2014·2 min readCould Playing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Other Music Improve Kids’ Brains?Learning an instrument can also train children to control their emotions and diminish their anxiety, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 18, 2014·2 min readStudy Reports Musicians Show Advantages in Long Term MemoryProfessional musicians might have the edge when it comes to long term memory, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2014·2 min readResearchers Study Our Love for Deep BassResearchers discover when the bass line of a song is loud and solid, we have an easier time following the rhythm.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 24, 2014·2 min readHelpful Bouncing Babies Show That Moving Together to Music Builds BondsMoving in time with another to music helps babies to bond, a new report suggests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 8, 2014·2 min readMusical Training Increases Blood Flow in the BrainMusical training can increase blood flow to the left hemisphere of the brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2014·2 min readHow the Brain Recognizes Familiar MusicPeople recognize and remember music better if they have performed it in the past rather than only heard it, new research claims.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 19, 2014·3 min readThe Musical Brain: Novel Study of Jazz Players Shows Common Brain Circuitry Processes Both Music and LanguageResearchers find brain regions that process syntax aren't limited to language alone.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 19, 2014·2 min readBeautiful but Sad Music Can Help People Feel BetterListening to music considered to be beautiful but sad can help elevate mood when people feel blue, a new study reports.Read More
