MIT neuroscientists have identified a population of neurons in the human brain that respond to singing but not other types of music.

For the first time, MIT neuroscientists have identified a population of neurons in the human brain that lights up when we hear singing, but not other types of music.

These neurons, found in the auditory cortex, appear to respond to the specific combination of voice and music, but not to either regular speech or instrumental music. Exactly what they are doing is unknown and will require more work to uncover, the researchers say. Full story.

Anne Trafton (MIT News Office) / February 22, 2022

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