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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