Researchers at the University of Chicago have demonstrated, for the first time, that a key protein complex in the brain is linked to the ability of young animals to learn behavioral patterns from adults.
Jul 24, 2017
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As one of the first records of human music, infant-directed singing permeates cultural boundaries and parenting traditions. Unlike other forms of caregiving, the act of mothers singing to infants is a universal behavior that ...
Feb 16, 2017
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There's nothing like a love song to get your heart racing, right? To mark Valentine's Day we look at five love songs and ask University of Melbourne scientists for the truth behind them. Why have we evolved 'love', why is ...
Feb 9, 2017
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Plenty of research has looked at adults' emotional responses to music. But research with babies is more piecemeal and eclectic, perhaps reflecting the difficulty of asking them what they like. Researchers know that babies ...
Feb 6, 2017
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Almost all of us get songs stuck in our heads from time to time but why do certain tunes have the 'stick factor'?
Nov 3, 2016
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Imagine receiving homework where the task is to "find a high-energy, pleasant song to share next week" and the goal of the subject is to achieve happiness.
Jul 12, 2016
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Although Huntington's disease is caused by mutations in a single gene, understanding how it ravages the brain and body has been anything but simple.
Mar 7, 2016
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(HealthDay)—For one physician, writing songs has improved her self-awareness and strengthened her relationships with patients, according to an article published by the American Medical Association.
Nov 24, 2015
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When it comes to keeping your baby calm, a song does a much better job than speech.
Nov 20, 2015
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Can't get that song out of your head? Chewing gum could turn off annoying 'earworms' according to new research from the University of Reading.
Apr 23, 2015
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