Latest

Auditory Neuroscience

Auditory Neuroscience news articles cover science research into hearing, processing sound, auditory cortex, understanding speech, hearing disorders, cochlear implants, language, functions of the ears, deafness, auditory hallucinations, and how brains and nervous systems in general respond to sounds.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·April 2, 2018·3 min read

Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats

Researchers report within the first weeks of life, deaf cats have reduced connections between the anterior ectosylvian sulcus and the superior colliculus. However, deaf cats have increased connections from other auditory areas to the superior colliculus.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 30, 2018·7 min read

From Lullabies to Live Concerts: How Music and Rhythm Shape Our Social Brains

Researchers reveal lullabies help sooth both baby and mom simultaneously. Additionally, playing music to babies help increase their attention and positive displays of emotion to their mothers.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 20, 2018·4 min read

Even Flies Like a Familiar Song

A new fruit fly study reveals how learned auditory cues can alter mating behavior and sexual preference.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·March 20, 2018·4 min read

Why Do Some People ‘Hear’ Silent Flashes?

Researchers investigate the mechanisms behind one of the most common forms of synesthesia.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 13, 2018·5 min read

How the Brain Processes Music

Researchers reveal the right homologue of the Broca's area plays a major role in the processing of music.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology Visual Neuroscience

·March 6, 2018·3 min read

Seeing Sound: Molecular Clues for Synesthesia Discovered

Researchers have identified six genes that appear to modify sensory experiences and may alter brain connectivity in those with synesthesia.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 28, 2018·2 min read

For Some, Hearing Loss May Be Tied to Memory Loss

A new study reveals people with central hearing loss are twice as likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment than those with no hearing loss.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·February 23, 2018·3 min read

The ‘Loudness’ of Our Thoughts Affects How We Judge External Sounds

According to researchers, the 'loudness' of our internal thoughts influences how we perceive the volume of external sounds.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 19, 2018·5 min read

Pioneering Technique Helps People with Schizophrenia Control Brain Activity

Researchers have developed a new technique that could allow those with schizophrenia, who do not respond to medications, to control verbal hallucinations.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 16, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Hallucinations and Dopamine Not Such a Mystery

Researchers report elevated dopamine levels may make those with schizophrenia rely more on expectations, which results in them experiencing auditory hallucinations.