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Researchers Map Brain Areas That Process Tunes

Posted by timothy on from the how-amusink dept.

LeBain writes "From Science Daily: 'Researchers at Dartmouth are getting closer to understanding how some melodies have a tendency to stick in your head or why hearing a particular song can bring back a high school dance. They have found and mapped the area in your brain that processes and tracks music.' Don't tell the RIAA!"

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  1. What I'd like to know is... by The_Guv'na · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Working at a craphole department store, am I at risk of brain damage? There's two main factors at play here:

    A) Constant loud white noise from a powerful aircon vent right above my desk.

    B) The following combined:
    • Hot Chocolate - I believe in miracles
    • Will Young - Light My fire
    • kylie - Can't get you outta my head
    • Deck the halls
    • Santa clause is comin' to town


    And assorted other dross, mostly christmas themed. Admittedly there are some decent songls played. But they're soon not decent when looping every hour, every day.

    Help... me...... please.....

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    Ph33r m3!!!