“Rats displayed innate — that is, without any training or prior exposure to music — beat synchronization most distinctly within 120-140 bpm (beats per minute), to which humans also exhibit the clearest beat synchronization,” Takahashi said in a UTokyo news release.
“Our results suggest that the optimal tempo for beat synchronization depends on the time constant in the brain,” Takahashi said. “This demonstrates that the animal brain can be useful in elucidating the perceptual mechanisms of music.”
The findings could help scientists learn more about the origin of music and the way it impacts our brains and bodies. “We all believe that music has magical powers, but we don’t know anything about its mechanisms,” Takahashi told AFP. He added that “music moves the body. It goes beyond the auditory system and affects the motor system … the power of sound is that great.”
https://nicenews.com/culture/rats-move-heads-with-music-study/
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abo7019
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