When it comes to courtship, it is important to ensure that one is interacting with a member of the same species. Animals use multiple sensory systems to confirm that potential mates are indeed ...

Voice processing is an evolutionary preserved process. Voice-specific responses are already present in utero and voice-specific brain responses develop early in human life - even before birth, the ...

Impairments in language and communication skills represent the core diagnostic features of autism. Individuals with autism often show delays in language acquisition; some with deficits as severe as ...

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BackgroundHearing loss is among the most prevalent and potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia across the life course. Beyond reduced audibility, ...