Maria Niarchou Archive — Page 1 of 1

A group of performers in colorful outfits and sunglasses dance on a hotel stage; a projected backdrop reads “Cadaver Ball” and “Roaring 2013.”
October 13, 2022

Research shows genetic link to moving to the beat of music

A genomic study of musicality conducted by Vanderbilt researchers identified 69 genetic variants associated with beat synchronization, meaning the ability to move in synchrony with the beat of music.

By Craig Boerner
A costumed dance group performs on a concert stage under green and red lighting, with speakers and a drum kit visible.
June 16, 2022

Scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and 23andMe find genetic link to people’s ability to move to a musical beat

Vanderbilt researchers, in collaboration with 23andMe, have made a significant discovery about the biological underpinnings of musical rhythm.  

By Emily Stembridge
Acoustic guitar, electronic keyboard, drum with cymbal and sticks, tambourine, microphone, and maracas arranged together.
September 6, 2021

Medical diagnoses in musicians

Vanderbilt researchers mined electronic health records to find medical diagnoses that are more or less prevalent among musicians, who are present in large numbers in “Music City.”

By Leigh MacMillan
Vanderbilt researchers Beth Malow, MD, MS, left, Maria Niarchou, PhD, and Lea Davis, PhD, hope to create a genetic risk profile of insomnia in autism spectrum disorder to better inform treatments.
November 7, 2019

Study explores genetic risk profiling of insomnia in autism

Vanderbilt researchers are studying how genes affect sleep and circadian disturbances in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with a goal of creating a genetic risk profile of insomnia in ASD.

By Kelsey Herbers