Brain wave study reveals how we hear language
NCT ID NCT05010473
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how the brain tracks speech sounds in healthy young adults. Researchers measured brain waves in English and Mandarin speakers to see how language experience and attention affect sound processing. The goal was to better understand the brain's role in hearing, which could help improve future hearing and language treatments.
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Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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