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·July 2, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·June 28, 2018·6 min read

‘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.

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·June 1, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·May 28, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 31, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 28, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·March 14, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·February 22, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·January 24, 2018·4 min read

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.