Birdsong learning and culture: analogies with human spoken language
Unlike many species, song learning birds and humans have independently evolved the
ability to communicate via learned vocalizations. Both birdsong and spoken language are …
ability to communicate via learned vocalizations. Both birdsong and spoken language are …
The “Narratives” fMRI dataset for evaluating models of naturalistic language comprehension
The “Narratives” collection aggregates a variety of functional MRI datasets collected while
human subjects listened to naturalistic spoken stories. The current release includes 345 …
human subjects listened to naturalistic spoken stories. The current release includes 345 …
A hierarchical model for interpersonal verbal communication
The ability to use language makes us human. For decades, researchers have been racking
their minds to understand the relation between language and the human brain …
their minds to understand the relation between language and the human brain …
Signatures of brain plasticity supporting language recovery after perinatal arterial ischemic stroke
C François, A Garcia-Alix, L Bosch… - Brain and language, 2021 - Elsevier
Brain imaging methods such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) have already been used to decipher the functional and …
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) have already been used to decipher the functional and …
Functional neuroanatomy of language without speech: An ALE meta‐analysis of sign language
Sign language (SL) conveys linguistic information using gestures instead of sounds. Here,
we apply a meta‐analytic estimation approach to neuroimaging studies (N= 23; subjects …
we apply a meta‐analytic estimation approach to neuroimaging studies (N= 23; subjects …
Hierarchical syntactic processing is beyond mere associating: Functional magnetic resonance imaging evidence from a novel artificial grammar
Grammar is central to any natural language. In the past decades, the artificial grammar of the
AnBn type in which a pair of associated elements can be nested in the other pair was …
AnBn type in which a pair of associated elements can be nested in the other pair was …
Grammatical category and the neural processing of phrases
A Burroughs, N Kazanina, C Houghton - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
The interlocking roles of lexical, syntactic and semantic processing in language
comprehension has been the subject of longstanding debate. Recently, the cortical …
comprehension has been the subject of longstanding debate. Recently, the cortical …
[HTML][HTML] Language and action in Broca's area: Computational differentiation and cortical segregation
Actions have been proposed to follow hierarchical principles similar to those hypothesized
for language syntax. These structural similarities are claimed to be reflected in the common …
for language syntax. These structural similarities are claimed to be reflected in the common …
[HTML][HTML] Frontotemporal dementia, music perception and social cognition share neurobiological circuits: A meta-analysis
JJ Van't Hooft, YAL Pijnenburg, SAM Sikkes… - Brain and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a neurodegenerative disease that presents with profound
changes in social cognition. Music might be a sensitive probe for social cognition abilities …
changes in social cognition. Music might be a sensitive probe for social cognition abilities …
Language decline characterizes amnestic mild cognitive impairment independent of cognitive decline
JC Sherman, CR Henderson Jr, S Flynn, JW Gair… - Journal of Speech …, 2021 - ASHA
Purpose This research investigated the nature of cognitive decline in prodromal Alzheimer's
disease (AD), particularly in mild cognitive impairment, amnestic type (aMCI). We assessed …
disease (AD), particularly in mild cognitive impairment, amnestic type (aMCI). We assessed …