What Articulation Relevant Brain Regions Do When We Listen
Researchers report brain areas involved in the articulation of language are also implicated in the perception of language.... Read More...
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‘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.... Read More...
Brain Activity Patterns Underlying Fluent Speech Identified
Findings about how the speech center is organized and how fluid speech occurs could lead to the development of neuroprosthetics capable of translating thoughts into speech, researchers report.... Read More...
New Clues May Help Improve Speech For Some With ALS
Tongue range motion is reduced while lower lip and jaw motion is increased in people who suffer dysarthria associated with ALS. The findings may help develop new therapies to help those with ALS improve their speech, researchers say.... Read More...
Use of Nouns Delays Speech
Researchers say using nouns may slow down our speech. The study reveals the use of nouns takes more cognitive planning.... Read More...
How to Make a Good Impression When Saying “Hello”
A new voice manipulation algorithm allows researchers to visualize the neural codes people use to judge others by the tone of their voices.... Read More...
Genes in Songbirds Hold Clues About Human Speech Disorders
A new study reveals how manipulating the FoxP2 gene could have positive implications for those suffering speech related disorders.... Read More...
Study Reveals Vision’s Role in Vowel Perception
Researchers report the motion and configuration of a speaker's lips are key when it comes to others being able to distinguish between vowels in speech.... Read More...
Brain Signal that Indicates Whether Speech Has Been Understood Discovered
Using EEG technology, researchers have discovered a specific brain signal that helps us to understand what we hear in conversation. ... Read More...
Speech Analysis Software Predicts Psychosis in Those At Risk With 83% Accuracy
Researchers report computer based analysis of speech transcripts from teens at risk of psychosis were able to predict, with 83% accuracy, who would develop symptoms within 2 years.... Read More...
Preterm Babies May Suffer Setbacks in Auditory Brain Development and Speech
A new study reports babies born early in the third trimester of pregnancy are more likely to show delayed development of the auditory cortex.... Read More...
Is There a Musical Method For Interpreting Speech?
A new study evaluates whether musicians have an advantage in understanding speech compared to those without musical training.... Read More...