NeuroImage,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
211, P. 116655 - 116655
Published: Feb. 18, 2020
Why
is
some
music
well-received
whereas
other
not?
Previous
research
has
indicated
the
close
temporal
dependencies
of
neural
activity
among
performers
and
audiences.
However,
it
unknown
whether
similar
contingencies
exist
between
Here,
we
used
dual
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
to
assess
inter-brain
synchronization
violinist
audience
underlies
popularity
violin
performance.
In
experiment,
individual
members
(16
females)
watched
pre-recorded
videos,
each
lasting
100
s
or
so,
in
which
a
performed
12
musical
pieces.
The
results
showed
that
performance
correlated
with
left-temporal
coherence
(IBC)
violinist.
correlation
was
stronger
at
late
watching
(>50
s)
than
early
(≤50
s).
smaller
Granger
causality
from
was,
higher
piece
audience.
Discriminant
analysis
IBC
could
distinguish
high
low
popularity.
Further
using
support
vector
regression
also
predict
These
findings
reveal
association
Music
appreciation
involves
brains
producers
perceivers
temporally
aligned
network
through
audiences
perceive
intentions
performer
show
positive
emotions
related
Developmental Science,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
22(4)
Published: Jan. 25, 2019
Before
infants
can
learn
words,
they
must
identify
those
words
in
continuous
speech.
Yet,
the
speech
signal
lacks
obvious
boundary
markers,
which
poses
a
potential
problem
for
language
acquisition
(Swingley,
Philos
Trans
R
Soc
Lond.
Series
B,
Biol
Sci
364(1536),
3617-3632,
2009).
By
middle
of
first
year,
seem
to
have
solved
this
(Bergelson
&
Swingley,
Proc
Natl
Acad
109(9),
3253-3258,
2012;
Jusczyk
Aslin,
Cogn
Psychol
29,
1-23,
1995),
but
it
is
unknown
if
segmentation
abilities
are
present
from
birth,
or
only
emerge
after
sufficient
exposure
and/or
brain
maturation.
Here,
two
independent
experiments,
we
looked
at
cues
known
be
crucial
human
speech:
computation
statistical
co-occurrences
between
syllables
and
use
language's
prosody.
After
brief
familiarization
about
3
min
with
speech,
using
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy,
neonates
showed
differential
responses
on
recognition
test
that
violated
either
(Experiment
1)
prosodic
2)
boundaries
familiarization,
compared
conformed
boundaries.
Importantly,
word
Experiment
2
occurred
even
absence
information
test,
meaning
newborns
encoded
phonological
content
independently
its
These
data
indicate
humans
born
operational
processing
memory
capacities
least
types
segment
otherwise
key
step
acquisition.
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
33, P. 182 - 193
Published: Feb. 4, 2018
Measuring
brain
activity
in
developmental
populations
remains
a
major
challenge
despite
great
technological
advances.
Among
the
numerous
available
methods,
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS),
an
imaging
modality
that
probes
hemodynamic
response,
is
powerful
tool
for
recording
variety
of
situations
and
populations.
Neurocognitive
studies
with
infants
have
often
reported
inverted
responses,
i.e.
decrease
instead
increase
regional
blood
oxygenation,
but
exact
physiological
explanation
cognitive
interpretation
this
response
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
first
provide
overview
basic
principles
NIRS
its
use
neuroscience.
We
then
review
infant
fNIRS
literature
to
show
modulated
by
experimental
design
stimulus
complexity,
sometimes
leading
responses
non-canonical
shapes.
also
argue
effect
further
age
participants,
cortical
regions
involved,
stage
tested
process.
variability
needs
be
taken
into
account
when
designing
interpreting
measuring
response.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: April 3, 2018
In
this
review,
we
aim
to
highlight
the
application
of
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
as
a
useful
neuroimaging
technique
for
investigation
cognitive
development.
We
focus
on
brain
activation
changes
during
development
mathematics
and
language
skills
in
schoolchildren.
discuss
how
technical
limitations
common
techniques
such
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
have
resulted
our
limited
understanding
neural
development,
while
fNIRS
would
be
suitable
child-friendly
method
examine
Moreover,
enables
us
go
schools
collect
large
samples
data
from
children
ecologically
valid
settings.
Furthermore,
report
findings
studies
fields
language,
followed
by
discussion
outlook
these
fields.
suggest
an
additional
track
field
educational
neuroscience.
Developmental Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2008,
Volume and Issue:
68(6), P. 712 - 728
Published: March 28, 2008
Near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
provides
a
unique
method
of
monitoring
infant
brain
function
by
measuring
the
changes
in
concentrations
oxygenated
and
deoxygenated
hemoglobin.
During
past
10
years,
NIRS
measurement
developing
has
rapidly
expanded.
In
this
article,
brief
discussion
general
principles
NIRS,
including
its
technical
advantages
limitations,
is
followed
detailed
review
role
played
so
far
study
perception
cognition,
language,
visual
auditory
functions.
Results
have
highlighted,
particular,
developmental
cerebral
asymmetry
associated
with
speech
acquisition.
Finally,
suggestions
for
future
studies
neurocognitive
development
using
are
presented.
Although
yet
to
fulfill
their
potential,
work
done
indicates
that
likely
provide
many
insights
field
neuroscience.
