Memories of a fly: tiny and ubiquitous, the fruit fly is a helpful model for the study of memory
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The common characteristic between a fly and humans is the molecular level, which is present in the brains of the fruit flies. Fruit flies have a larger than life impact on the study of memory because of this magnified and colored image. Flies share many of the same core memory processes with other animals.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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Dissecting "Happy Birthday"
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Music has four types of structures that are melodic, temporal, vertical harmonic and dynamic, and a rhythm results from the temporal progression of at least three consecutive events. The key characteristics of the way in which we hear music are described through the song 'Happy Birthday'.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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Music in your head
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Human beings register music in different parts of the brain. Music listening involves not only hearing but also visual, tactile and emotional experiences. Humans perceive music as more than just sound.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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