Vocal Learning
Vocal learning: is the ability to produce vocalizations and modify acoustic and syntactic sounds. Vocal learning involves acquiring new sounds via imitation. ,Vocalizations are sounds that are generated by the vocal organ as opposed to by the lips, teeth, and tongue, which require substantially less motor control.
What's Popular in Vocal Learning
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OCT 17, 2019Neuroscience
OCT 17, 2019A new study published in Science shows how a neural circuit in Zebra finches, involved in forming the learning of a courtship song, can be manipulated.&nbs...WRITTEN BY: Amanda MikyskaSEP 17, 2019Neuroscience
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OCT 17, 2019
Neuroscience
OCT 17, 2019
A new study published in Science shows how a neural circuit in Zebra finches, involved in forming the learning of a courtship song, can be manipulated.&nbs...
WRITTEN BY:
Amanda Mikyska
SEP 17, 2019
Neuroscience
SEP 17, 2019
Play is not just for humans - many animals including dolphins, cats, dogs, otters, and ravens engage in playful behavior. Studying the neuroscience behind play, however, is challenging; it mu...
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
MAY 31, 2019
Microbiology
MAY 31, 2019
As of 2018, around one in five 8-year-olds were impacted by autism spectrum disorder....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
APR 30, 2019
Neuroscience
APR 30, 2019
Stroke and other neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often rob people of their ability to spea...
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
JAN 07, 2019
Technology
JAN 07, 2019
Scientists have long known that rats and mice are social animals, always chatting up something new. Curious about understanding what is communicated betwee...
WRITTEN BY:
Nouran Amin
OCT 23, 2018
Plants & Animals
OCT 23, 2018
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Anthony Bouchard
OCT 10, 2018
Plants & Animals
OCT 10, 2018
People often share food with their friends, not only because it’s fun, but also because we evolved from a time in which our ancestors shared food to...
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Anthony Bouchard
OCT 09, 2018
Plants & Animals
OCT 09, 2018
There are two kinds of chimpanzees in this world: 1) those that act aggressive toward others to assert their dominance over the rest of the troop, and 2) t...
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Anthony Bouchard
SEP 04, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
SEP 04, 2018
According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a genetic disorder known as Huntington's disease may ...
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Nouran Amin
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FEB 07, 2018 06:00 AM PSTC.E. CREDITS
FEB 07, 2018 06:00 AM PSTLabRoots, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will once again host the Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) virtual conference! The 7th annual, two-day international event will take place on&nbs...
FEB 07, 2018
06:00 AM PST
C.E. CREDITS
FEB 07, 2018
06:00 AM PST
LabRoots, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will once again host the Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) virtual conference! The 7th annual, two-day international event will take place on&nbs...