“New research by neuroscientists uses a unique model — the intricate mating songs of birds — to show how the intrinsic properties of neurons are closely tied to the complex processes of learning.” Observation of neural mechanisms of male zebra finches revealed the effects of imitation-based practice on neurochemistry over time. Juveniles who grew up practicing similar songs likely “learned” their melodies from the same parents, resulting in similar note patterns, although with varying precision. Moreover, when birds were exposed to songs with a slight note delay, this triggered a so-called “stutter”. Since auditory learning seems to be analogous between humans and birds, this may suggest a newfound mode of speech therapy linked to delay-based sound exposure.
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