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Musical rhythms shown to improve language processing in children with Developmental Language Disorder

Jul. 12, 2023—Musical rhythms can help children with speech and language processing difficulties in finding their voice by improving their capacity to repeat sentences they just heard, according to a study led by a Western Sydney University researcher and co-authored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Study finds sensitivity to musical rhythm supports social development in infants

Nov. 3, 2022—A new study shows engaging infants with a song provides a ready-made means for supporting social development and interaction.

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Research shows genetic link to moving to the beat of music

Oct. 13, 2022—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.

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

Jun. 16, 2022—Vanderbilt researchers, in collaboration with 23andMe, have made a significant discovery about the biological underpinnings of musical rhythm.  

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