Humans and many other animals have an enormous capacity to learn about sensory stimuli
and to master new skills. However, many of the mechanisms that enable us to learn remain …

Neocortical pyramidal neurons with somata in layers 5 and 6 are among the most visually
striking and enigmatic neurons in the brain. These deep-layer pyramidal neurons (DLPNs) …

Mounting evidence suggests that musical training benefits the neural encoding of speech.
This paper offers a hypothesis specifying why such benefits occur. The “OPERA” hypothesis …

Frequency-following responses (FFRs) are neurophonic potentials that provide a window
into the encoding of complex sounds (eg, speech/music), auditory disorders, and …

5. Mechanisms of Transduction and Excitation in the Cochlea.. 1 1 2 A. Introduction.......... 1 1
2 B. The cytoskeleton of the transducer region..... 1 1 3 C. Mechanisms of transduction....... 1 …

Page 1 Auditory Neuroscience Making Sense of Sound Jan Schnupp, Israel Nelken, and
Andrew King Page 2 Auditory Neuroscience Page 3 Page 4 Auditory Neuroscience Making …

Older adults frequently report they can hear what is said but cannot understand the
meaning, especially in noise. This difficulty may arise from the inability to process rapidly …

Musicians are often reported to have enhanced neurophysiological functions, especially in
the auditory system. Musical training is thought to improve nervous system function by …

Bilingualism profoundly affects the brain, yielding functional and structural changes in
cortical regions dedicated to language processing and executive function [Crinion J, et …

Tinnitus, sound perception in the absence of physical stimuli, occurs in 15% of the
population and is the top-reported disability for soldiers after combat. Noise overexposure is …