News tagged with vocal behavior

Autistic mice act a lot like human patients

UCLA scientists have created a mouse model for autism that opens a window into the biological mechanisms that underlie the disease and offers a promising way to test new treatment approaches.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The deep voice of alpha male

Men with a deep, masculine voice are seen as more dominant by other men but a man's own dominance - perceived or actual - does not affect how attentive he is to his rivals' voices. His own dominance does however influence ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 28, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 11 | with audio podcast

Eagle Owls Send Sweeter Valentines When Moon Is Full

(PhysOrg.com) -- Placing a tracking device on breeding owls with a wing span large enough to cover eight humans lined up side-by-side, is not a walk in the park. But, funded by a grant from the Spanish Ministry ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 21, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Songbirds' elaborate cries for food show first signs of vocal learning

(PhysOrg.com) -- Only a handful of social animals -- songbirds, some marine mammals, some bats and humans -- learn to actively style their vocal communications. Babies, for instance, start by babbling, their first chance ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Screaming Hoops Fans at Risk for Vocal Problems

(PhysOrg.com) -- With the ACC tourney gearing up and March Madness getting in full swing, basketball fans are topping decibel charts with their verbal support for their favorite college team.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0