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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. MP3 Cortex by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 5, Funny
    Ahhh.. This is the source of those DMCA violations.

    We can have your equipment compliant with this simple, and nearly painless, compulsory surgical procedure!

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  2. Re:Excellent by Dannon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Already been done:

    Meow meow meow meow, Meow meow meow meow....

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