[HTML][HTML] What risk factors for Developmental Language Disorder can tell us about the neurobiological mechanisms of language development
T Boerma, S Ter Haar, R Ganga, F Wijnen… - Neuroscience & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Language is a complex multidimensional cognitive system that is connected to
many neurocognitive capacities. The development of language is therefore strongly …
many neurocognitive capacities. The development of language is therefore strongly …
Birdsong memory and the brain: in search of the template
JJ Bolhuis, S Moorman - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2015 - Elsevier
In his pioneering research on the neural mechanisms of filial imprinting, Gabriel Horn has
gone a long way to fulfilling Karl Lashley's dream of finding the 'engram'or memory trace in …
gone a long way to fulfilling Karl Lashley's dream of finding the 'engram'or memory trace in …
Brains for birds and babies: Neural parallels between birdsong and speech acquisition
JF Prather, K Okanoya, JJ Bolhuis - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Language as a computational cognitive mechanism appears to be unique to the
human species. However, there are remarkable behavioral similarities between song …
human species. However, there are remarkable behavioral similarities between song …
Testosterone synthesis in the female songbird brain
C de Bournonville, A McGrath… - Hormones and behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Decades of work have established the brain as a source of steroid hormones, termed
'neurosteroids'. The neurosteroid neuroestradiol is produced in discrete brain areas and …
'neurosteroids'. The neurosteroid neuroestradiol is produced in discrete brain areas and …
Neuroestrogens rapidly shape auditory circuits to support communication learning and perception: Evidence from songbirds
DM Vahaba, L Remage-Healey - Hormones and behavior, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Contribution to Special Issue on Fast effects of steroids. Steroid hormones, such as
estrogens, were once thought to be exclusively synthesized in the ovaries and enact …
estrogens, were once thought to be exclusively synthesized in the ovaries and enact …
Memory-related brain lateralisation in birds and humans
S Moorman, AU Nicol - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2015 - Elsevier
Visual imprinting in chicks and song learning in songbirds are prominent model systems for
the study of the neural mechanisms of memory. In both systems, neural lateralisation has …
the study of the neural mechanisms of memory. In both systems, neural lateralisation has …
[HTML][HTML] Hemispheric dominance in HVC is experience-dependent in juvenile male zebra finches
SY Frank, JL Hunt, AJ Bae, N Chirathivat, S Lotfi… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Juvenile male zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) must be exposed to an adult tutor during
a sensitive period to develop normal adult song. The pre-motor nucleus HVC (acronym used …
a sensitive period to develop normal adult song. The pre-motor nucleus HVC (acronym used …
Sensory coding and sensitivity to local estrogens shift during critical period milestones in the auditory cortex of male songbirds
Vocal learning occurs during an experience-dependent, age-limited critical period early in
development. In songbirds, vocal learning begins when presinging birds acquire an auditory …
development. In songbirds, vocal learning begins when presinging birds acquire an auditory …
Evolution cannot explain how minds work
JJ Bolhuis - Behavioural Processes, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Following Jerry Hogan, I argue that questions of function and evolution, and
questions of mechanism should be seen as logically distinct. Evolution is concerned with a …
questions of mechanism should be seen as logically distinct. Evolution is concerned with a …
Aromatase and nonaromatase neurons in the zebra finch secondary auditory forebrain are indistinct in their song‐driven gene induction and intrinsic …
C de Bournonville, KR Mendoza… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Estrogens support major brain functions including cognition, reproduction, neuroprotection
and sensory processing. Neuroestrogens are synthesized within some brain areas by the …
and sensory processing. Neuroestrogens are synthesized within some brain areas by the …