Early neural activity regulates speech-related gene to build communication circuits
Communication begins long before children learn to speak. Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan…
Brain controlled hearing technology helps people isolate voices in crowds
Scientists at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology…
Canberra speech pathologist convicted of using details of people she knew to illegally obtain medication
A Canberra speech pathologist has been convicted of using the details of people she knew, including parents of…
New gene therapy improves hearing in patients with rare genetic deafness
A new international study co-led by investigators from Mass General Brigham and the Eye & ENT Hospital of…
Aston University bioscientist receives £125,000 to investigate genetic reasons for neurodegeneration
Aston University bioscientist Dr John Reynolds has won a £125,000 Springboard grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences…
Canada’s prime minister suspends fuel tax in first act after securing majority government
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war in…
Researchers develop new tool for identifying children at risk of speech disorders
Researchers have developed a tool for identifying children at risk of speech disorders, reducing unnecessary treatment for common…
Specific neurobiological link identified between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Presbycusis is a prevalent form of age-related hearing loss that also hinders speech recognition. While scientists have linked…
Not all children with autism benefit from early language therapy
A large-scale study reveals why some autistic children remain minimally verbal despite intensive early intervention, and what factors…
Transforming throat signals into speech for stroke patients
By reading subtle throat vibrations and pulse signals, a lightweight AI-powered choker helps stroke survivors communicate more smoothly,…
Wearable device enables natural speech in stroke patients with dysarthria
Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability…
Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities, study shows
A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living…