Hearing/Speech

Study is first to examine relationship among children with Down's, Fragile X and Williams syndrome New research has discovered that Down's syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and Williams syndrome are all linked to sleep disruption in very young…

Proof-of-concept project shows finds involuntary dilation upon hearing sounds matches up with traditional testing and offers an approach to assess hearing in those who cannot respond EUGENE, Ore. - Jan. 9, 2019 - University of Oregon…

Mouse model insight could focus future hearing loss reversal research on early developmentCredit: Oregon Health & Science University New research reveals a key insight into the development of hair bundles, the intricately…

How the brain can create sound information via lip-readingCredit: Bourguignon et al., JNeurosci 2019 Brain activity synchronizes with sound waves, even without audible sound, through lip-reading, according to new research published in…

Danish researchers are world leaders in brain measurement via a special device fitted in the ear like a hearing aid. The technology is called ear-EEG, and now Aarhus University has received a grant to ensure further development of the…

Credit: Jared Pike/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A wearable monitoring device to make treatments easier and more affordable for the millions of people with swallowing disorders is about to be released into the market.…

Neurons in the 'hand knob' area of the motor cortex become active during speech and could hold the key to restoring speech to people who have lost the ability Neurons in the brain's motor cortex previously thought of as active mainly…

New findings may explain why humans experience muscle weakness after sepsis recovery, and suggest the need for novel treatments to improve muscle healthCredit: Owen et al. (CC BY 4.0) Damage to energy-producing mitochondria may…

Credit: Lancaster University Lancaster University researchers have discovered, for the first time, how a genetic alteration that increases the risk of developing Autism and Tourette's impacts on the brain. Their research also…

Acoustic analysis of belching during speech showcases the cartoon's rich array of nonword soundsCredit: Jessica Moore SAN DIEGO, December 5, 2019 -- One of the first things new viewers of the cartoon "Rick and Morty" might…