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·October 18, 2022·4 min read

Literacy Influences Understanding of Speech

The writing system with which we learn to read may influence how we process speech, researchers report. Findings suggest the ability to write influences the way in which our brains process language.

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·October 16, 2022·4 min read

Speech as a New Diagnostic Tool in ALS and FTD

With the help of AI, researchers are developing digital biomarkers that use speech data to identify ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

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·October 7, 2022·5 min read

How the Mother’s Mood Influences Her Baby’s Ability to Speak

Children of mothers who experience more negative moods as a result of postpartum depression during the first two months of their child's life have less mature processing of speech sounds at the age of six months.

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·September 22, 2022·4 min read

The Prose of Dr. Seuss Shines a Light on How the Brain Processes Speech

Using the Dr. Seuss classic, The Lorax, researchers shed new light on how the brain engages during complex audiovisual speech perception. The findings reveal how the brain utilizes a complex network of brain regions involved in sensory processing, multisensory integration, and cognitive functions to comprehend a story's context.

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·August 14, 2022·4 min read

Simplified Voice Box Enriches Human Speech

Anatomical simplification of the larynx as a result of evolution allowed vocal complexity in human speech.

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·July 26, 2022·2 min read

Gaelic Ultrasound Videos Shed New Light on Mechanics of Tongue Movements During Speech

Ultrasound recordings of Gaelic speakers shed light on how speakers move their tongues backward and forwards in order to produce specific sounds.

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·June 19, 2022·4 min read

AI Detects Autism Speech Patterns Across Different Languages

Machine learning algorithms help researchers identify speech patterns in children on the autism spectrum that are consistent between different languages.

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·May 4, 2022·3 min read

Multiple Brain Regions Control Speech Found, Challenging Common Assumption

Researchers report multiple areas of the frontal lobe control the muscles of vocalizations and could control complex speech. The findings refute the long-standing belief that only the primary motor cortex directly influences the larynx.

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·May 4, 2022·5 min read

Link Between Parkinson’s Gene and Vocal Issues Could Lead To Earlier Diagnosis

A specific Parkinson's related gene could be a driver behind vocal production problems associated with the disease. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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·April 30, 2022·3 min read

Blind People Remember Language Better Than Sighted People Do

A new study reveals blind people remember speech and language better than sighted people. Researchers say blind people use language as a mental tool to remember information.