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The song system of the human brain
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The song system of the human brain

Abstract

Although sophisticated insights have been gained into the neurobiology of singing in songbirds, little comparable knowledge exists for humans, the most complex singers in nature. Human song complexity is evidenced by the capacity to generate both richly structured melodies and coordinated multi-part harmonizations. The present study aimed to elucidate this multi-faceted vocal system by using 15O-water positron emission tomography to scan …

Authors

Brown S; Martinez MJ; Hodges DA; Fox PT; Parsons LM

Journal

Brain Research, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 363–375

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

8 2004

DOI

10.1016/j.cogbrainres.2004.03.016

ISSN

0006-8993