About this Research Topic
This Research Topic aims to explore the intricate mechanisms of the auditory system and how the brain processes sound. It seeks to understand how the ear captures sound waves and converts them into neural signals, as well as how the brain interprets and makes sense of these signals to perceive and understand auditory information.
Researchers in this field employ a wide range of techniques, including electrophysiology, neuroimaging, and computational modeling, and Psychoacoustic/behavioral methodology to investigate the complex neural processes involved in hearing. They explore the structure and function of the auditory system, from the outer ear and middle ear, through the cochlea, and up to the central auditory pathways in the brain.
This research topic aims to unravel the fundamental principles underlying auditory perception, including sound localization, speech processing, and the perception of pitch, timbre, and melody and interpretation by the Central Auditory Nervous System and brain. By studying the neural activity and connectivity within the auditory system, scientists seek to uncover the mechanisms that allow us to differentiate and recognize different sounds, discriminate between speech sounds, and perceive music.
Furthermore, hearing and auditory neuroscience also have important clinical implications. Researchers investigate hearing disorders, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and auditory processing disorders, with the goal of developing innovative diagnostic tools and effective interventions. By understanding the neural basis of these disorders, they can develop targeted therapies to improve hearing and communication outcomes.
This field of research is not only fascinating but also contributes to our understanding of human cognition and communication. By unraveling the complexities of the auditory system and its neural processing, researchers are paving the way for advances in hearing technology, communication strategies, and the diagnosis and treatment of hearing-related conditions. This Research Topic welcomes all article types on all aspects of hearing and auditory neuroscience, themes of particular interest are:
• Hearing, Cognition, and Mental Health
• Electrophysiology in Hearing
• Hearing & Neurodevelopmental disorders
Researchers in this field employ a wide range of techniques, including electrophysiology, neuroimaging, and computational modeling, and Psychoacoustic/behavioral methodology to investigate the complex neural processes involved in hearing. They explore the structure and function of the auditory system, from the outer ear and middle ear, through the cochlea, and up to the central auditory pathways in the brain.
This research topic aims to unravel the fundamental principles underlying auditory perception, including sound localization, speech processing, and the perception of pitch, timbre, and melody and interpretation by the Central Auditory Nervous System and brain. By studying the neural activity and connectivity within the auditory system, scientists seek to uncover the mechanisms that allow us to differentiate and recognize different sounds, discriminate between speech sounds, and perceive music.
Furthermore, hearing and auditory neuroscience also have important clinical implications. Researchers investigate hearing disorders, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and auditory processing disorders, with the goal of developing innovative diagnostic tools and effective interventions. By understanding the neural basis of these disorders, they can develop targeted therapies to improve hearing and communication outcomes.
This field of research is not only fascinating but also contributes to our understanding of human cognition and communication. By unraveling the complexities of the auditory system and its neural processing, researchers are paving the way for advances in hearing technology, communication strategies, and the diagnosis and treatment of hearing-related conditions. This Research Topic welcomes all article types on all aspects of hearing and auditory neuroscience, themes of particular interest are:
• Hearing, Cognition, and Mental Health
• Electrophysiology in Hearing
• Hearing & Neurodevelopmental disorders
Keywords: Auditory Neuroscience, Hearing, Auditory Processing Cognition, Hearing and Mental Health.
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