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November 2011 PMID 22131906

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words?

David Brang, V S Ramachandran

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across 6 sources since Nov 2011

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, citing the comprehensive nature of the research and its potential applications, such as sensory substitution, with phrases like 'goes deeper into the genesis' and comments on the usefulness for sensory substitution. The tone is curious and appreciative, indicating strong interest but only moderate depth of engagement across the group.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance and relevance of the research, with many expressing curiosity or support for the findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, often referencing the depth of the study and its implications for understanding sensory perceptions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts mention how the research connects to broader topics like sensory substitution or genetic theories, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Textual tone suggests that the article is seen as valuable for advancing knowledge in neuroscience and genetics, hinting at a meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Synesthesia is a perceptual experience where stimulation in one sense (like hearing or seeing) involuntarily triggers sensations in another sense (like tasting or seeing colors), and it occurs due to increased communication between sensory brain regions.
  • The condition is mostly genetic, affecting about 4% of people, and research suggests that it is a complex trait influenced by multiple genes, but scientists are still trying to understand if it offers any evolutionary advantage or is just a byproduct of other traits.
  • Studying the genetic basis of synesthesia can help explain why this phenomenon persists across populations and what biological mechanisms are involved in these unusual sensory connections.]
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Manuel Pérez-Alonso, PhD
@MPAlonso · X

Survival of the Synesthesia Gene: Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words? https://t.co/Xw1DkWR3AR

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 16,876 followers View post →
Anand Rangarajan
@mailanand · X

@baradwajrangan @MadRasana Dr. VS Ramachandran's books talk about them. This paper - https://t.co/T18JsuSqds goes deeper into the genesis of this. https://t.co/QnI44tbgVX is of course comprehensive in its description of the topic.

Dec 16, 2019 · 1 like · 711 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

Survival of the Synesthesia Gene: Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words? https://t.co/jvxRMSyamP

Feb 23, 2020 · 12,700 followers View post →
OccuWorld
@OccuWorld · X

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? https://t.co/y6eZDNuOb8

Jan 16, 2019 · 8,755 followers View post →
HdeMendoza
@hde_mendoza · X

RT @MPAlonso: Survival of the Synesthesia Gene: Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words? https://t.co/Xw1DkWR3AR

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 share · 3,580 followers View post →
SmashCancer
@SmashCancer · X

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? https://t.co/q4TI6gaAKS

Jan 16, 2019 · 993 followers View post →

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HdeMendoza
@hde_mendoza · X

RT @MPAlonso: Survival of the Synesthesia Gene: Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words? https://t.co/Xw1DkWR3AR

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 share · 3,580 followers View post →
Manuel Pérez-Alonso, PhD
@MPAlonso · X

Survival of the Synesthesia Gene: Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words? https://t.co/Xw1DkWR3AR

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 16,876 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

Survival of the Synesthesia Gene: Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words? https://t.co/jvxRMSyamP

Feb 23, 2020 · 12,700 followers View post →
Anand Rangarajan
@mailanand · X

@baradwajrangan @MadRasana Dr. VS Ramachandran's books talk about them. This paper - https://t.co/T18JsuSqds goes deeper into the genesis of this. https://t.co/QnI44tbgVX is of course comprehensive in its description of the topic.

Dec 16, 2019 · 1 like · 711 followers View post →
Energetic Paths
@EnergeticPaths · X

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? https://t.co/gZWw0C1D9D #Synesthesia

Feb 4, 2019 · 24 followers View post →
OccuWorld
@OccuWorld · X

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? https://t.co/y6eZDNuOb8

Jan 16, 2019 · 8,755 followers View post →
Natural Detox
@naturaldetox102 · X

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? #antioxidant https://t.co/izum4GHqoi

Jan 16, 2019 · 259 followers View post →
techami
@techami31 · X

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? -- https://t.co/gQ22SGMX2l

Jan 16, 2019 · 742 followers View post →
SmashCancer
@SmashCancer · X

Survival of the synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? https://t.co/q4TI6gaAKS

Jan 16, 2019 · 993 followers View post →
The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Bluesky

Survival of the #synesthesia gene: why do people hear colors and taste words? http://www.plosbiology.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pbio.1001205 Useful for sensory substitution too

Nov 27, 2011 View post →