The parakeets commonly kept as pets could offer fresh clues about vocal learning and potential treatments for speech ...

Researchers have developed a computational framework that maps how the brain processes speech during real-world conversations ...

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"Incredibly flexible" spoken language is produced through delicate patterns in the human brain, the researchers say. To determine whether the patterns are unique to humans, the research team performed ...

Published online March 19 in the journal Nature, the study mapped the activity of a group of nerve cells in the bird's brain called the central nucleus of the anterior arcopallium (AAC), which is ...

New research reveals that parrots produce speech using brain structures remarkably similar to those in humans.

Global survey ranks India 25th in free speech support; report highlights erosion of protection for controversial speech ...

When parakeets sing, certain cells become active at specific pitches, like pressing the keys on a piano, with the newfound pattern resembling the organization behind human speech. Based on their ...

Parakeet brains and their ability to mimic human talking could help people suffering from speech disorders, according to a ...

New research suggests that verbal fluency may be specifically linked to longevity in older adults. Speech patterns could ...