When we are engaged in a task, our brain's auditory system changes how it works. One of the main auditory centers of the brain, auditory cortex, is filled with neural activity that is not sound driven ...

Wearing noise-cancelling headphones to tune out distractions at work, on public transportation, or during exercise is very ...

Human brains still react to chimp voices, hinting at a deep evolutionary link in how we recognize sound.

UK health experts report a concerning rise in young people experiencing difficulty processing sounds and speech, potentially linked to increased use of noise-canceling headphones, marking a new health ...

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Increasing the expression of a protein responsible for maintaining neuron health led to better-than-normal processing of auditory information, according to a new study. The findings open the door to ...

Clear hearing is essential for staying connected. Yet, for many, hearing challenges create barriers to communication and cognitive well-being. Tahoe Family Hearing Clinic is bridging that gap with ...

When we are engaged in a task, our brain’s auditory system changes how it works. One of the main auditory centers of the brain, auditory cortex, is filled with neural activity that is not sound driven ...

Voice experiments in people with epilepsy have helped trace the circuit of electrical signals in the brain that allow its hearing center to sort out background sounds from their own voices. Such ...