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Passive Exposure Alone Can Enhance the Learning of Foreign Speech Sounds

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

A new study reveals passive exposure to foreign speech sounds over the course of several consecutive days helps enhance discrimination abilities and language learning. ... Read More...

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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2018

A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences.... Read More...

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Pacifiers Not to Blame for Common Speech Disorders in Kids

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

Summary: Contrary to popular belief, researchers find no significant link between common speech disorders and the use of pacifiers or bottles in small children.... Read More...

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Unlocking the Secret of How the Brain Encodes Speech

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

Researchers report the brain controls speech production in a similar manner to how it controls the production of arm and hand movements. The findings could help to build better speech decoders for BMI, helping those who are unable to speak to find their voice.... Read More...

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We May Hear Others’ Footsteps, but How Do We Ignore Our Own?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

A new study reveals the neural processes we use to ignore the sound of our own footsteps and other self made noises. Researchers say the findings may shed new light on how we learn to speak and play music.... Read More...

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Brainwaves Synchronize to the Speed of Talking, Influencing the Way We Hear Words

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 8, 2018

According to researchers, the speed at which a person speaks influences the way we hear and understand upcoming words. A new study reports our brain waves synchronize to speech rate, influencing how we hear and perceive words.... Read More...

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AI Detects Depression in Conversation

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2018

Researchers at MIT have developed a new deep learning neural network that can identify speech patterns indicative of depression from audio data. The algorithm, researchers say, is 77% effective at detecting depression.... Read More...

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Pregnant with Epilepsy? Folic Acid May Prevent Language Delays

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2018

A new study links folic acid intake in pregnant women with epilepsy and language development in children. Researchers report among children whose mothers with epilepsy did not take folic acid, 34% had delayed language skills at 18 months.... Read More...

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Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

Researchers have developed a child like humanoid robot with the ability to converse like a human.... Read More...

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What Articulation Relevant Brain Regions Do When We Listen

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2018

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

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

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...

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Brain Activity Patterns Underlying Fluent Speech Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 1, 2018

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...

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