"Uncovering the Unique Pathways of Music Processing in the Human Brain"
Researchers at UC San Francisco have uncovered how the brain processes melodies, revealing that it engages in dual tasks when hearing music: tracking pitch with neurons used for speech and predicting future notes with music-specific neurons. This breakthrough clarifies the mystery of melody perception, demonstrating shared and unique neural pathways for music and speech processing. The study enhances our understanding of the brain's response to music and opens avenues for exploring its emotional and therapeutic impacts.