New predictors found: Auditory processing and comprehension-knowledge emerged as the strongest predictors of reading ability, surpassing visual processing and general intelligence. Why it matters: The ...

A large-scale Texas A&M University-led analysis has found that general intelligence and visual processing play smaller roles in reading ability than previously believed. Instead, auditory processing ...

Jennifer Brout: Would you tell us about your research regarding Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) findings and ...

In aging gerbils, compromised temporal fine structure perception is explained by a more prominent representation in auditory nerve fibers of temporal fluctuations of the signal envelope, rather than ...

Sensory processing abnormalities are consistently observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and ...

Abstract: The efficient coding hypothesis posits that biological sensory systems maximize information transfer to the brain while minimizing neural resources. Although extensively studied in humans, ...

A new study identifies a neuronal circuit from the motor cortex to the insular cortex, offering a new target for non-invasive ...

The neurologic condition, the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia, affects 60 million AmericansA diner scans the menu ...

Google Chrome 148 introduces lazy loading for audio and video. The function delays off-screen loading media to improve speed and reduce data usage. The feature will roll out across desktop, Android, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused its diagnostic testing for a host of infectious diseases, including rabies. The CDC on Monday posted a list of 27 tests that it either ...

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, mpox and a number of other infectious diseases. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access ...

Research participants listened for faint sounds over audio noise. They could hear those sounds much better when they could open their eyes and watch videos or even still photos matching the sounds ...