Music 'releases mood-enhancing chemical in the brain'
Music releases a chemical in the brain that has a key role in setting good moods, a study has suggested. The study, reported in Nature Neuroscience, found that the chemical was released at moments of peak enjoyment. Researchers from McGill University in Montreal said it was the first time that the chemical - called dopamine - had been tested in response to music.How Our Brains Process Music
Recent technological advances in the field of brain anatomy and cognitive science such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have allowed neuroscientists to make significant advances in explaining how the human brain converts sound waves into music.BBC Reports How Surgeons Use Background Music
The BBC reports on how surgeons use background music during operations to assist with concentration and dexterity. Click here to read more or view the video.
Born to Boogie
One of the hottest debates amongst cognitive psychologists surrounds the purpose of music.Music Boosts Neurological Development for Brain Injury Patients
Recent evidence finds that music therapy can benefit patients with disorders that are linked to a traumatic brain injury.More Articles...
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