Tag: sensory

Study suggests rewired visual input to sound-processing part of the brain leads to compromised hearing

From the Georgia State University press release via ScienceDaily: Scientists at Georgia State University have found that the ability to hear is lessened when, as a result of injury, a… Read more »

Study finds external stimulation impacts white matter development in the postnatal brain

From the Children’s National Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: A team at Children’s National Medical Center has found that external stimulation has an impact on the postnatal development of… Read more »

Researchers develop musical glove that improves sensation, mobility for people with spinal cord injury

From the Georgia Tech press release: Georgia Tech researchers have created a wireless, musical glove that may improve sensation and motor skills for people with paralyzing spinal cord injury (SCI)…. Read more »

Device converting images into music helps individuals without vision reach for objects in space

From the IOS Press press release via EurekAlert!: Sensory substitution devices (SSDs) use sound or touch to help the visually impaired perceive the visual scene surrounding them. The ideal SSD… Read more »