PLoS One June 2017 PMID 27893766

The Effect of Binaural Beats on Visuospatial Working Memory and Cortical Connectivity.

Christine Beauchene, Nicole Abaid, Rosalyn Moran, Rachel A Diana, Alexander Leonessa

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Discussions demonstrate high curiosity about how binaural beats at specific frequencies, such as 15Hz, can improve visuospatial memory, with posts using words like 'promising' and 'potential' to underscore the importance. The tone varies from analytical to optimistic, reflecting both technical interest and enthusiasm for real-world implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of binaural beats on memory and brain connectivity, with some expressing skepticism but overall leaning towards support.

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Posts show high interest, as users discuss specific frequency effects and potential applications in cognitive enhancement.

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Several comments reference detailed aspects of the study, including neural mechanisms and practical implications, indicating active engagement.

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The overall tone suggests that this research could influence future studies and practices, although some remain cautious about immediate applications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how binaural beats, generated by presenting different frequencies to each ear, can influence brain function, specifically in visuospatial working memory and cortical connectivity.
  • Results show that listening to 15Hz binaural beats improved response accuracy and enhanced cortical network efficiency during a memory task, unlike other control sounds and lower-frequency binaural beats.
  • The findings suggest that certain binaural beats, such as 15Hz, can positively modify brain connectivity and potentially boost cognitive performance during memory tasks.]

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Javi Ciborro
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PLoS One 2016; 11(11): e0166630. binaural beat: A means of brain-computer interfacing. Adv Hum http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0166630 PMID: 27893766

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PloS One 11(11), e0166630–e0166630. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0166630 (2016). 38. Kraus, J. & Porubanová, M. The effect of binaural beats on ...

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I think it can help: binaural beets as a training tool : r/Binauralbeats
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... up dormant areas of the brain and increasing visiospacial memory https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166630.

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A Verdade Sobre Batimentos Binaural : r/thetruthaboutBBs - Reddit
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https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166630. As batidas binaural exigem que ambos os hemisférios cerebrais ...

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The Truth About Binaural Beats : r/thetruthaboutBBs - Reddit
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https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166630. Binaural beats require both brain hemispheres to work together, so ...

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PLoS ONE, 11(11), [e0166630]. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0166630. Buskila, Y., Bellot-Saez, A., Morley W. J. (2019). Generating ...

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Why do you listen to Binaural Beats? : r/Binauralbeats
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... journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0166630#sec021. Isochronic tones are a pure tone that turns on and off rapidly ...

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你为什么听双耳节拍? : r/Binauralbeats
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... journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0166630#sec021. 等时音调是一种快速开关的纯音。它们可以很容易地用一个带有音调发生 ...

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Ti miért hallgattok Binaurális Ütemeket? : r/Binauralbeats - Reddit
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... journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0166630#sec021. Az isochronikus hangok egy tiszta hang, amely gyorsan be- és ...

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Abstract "#Binaural beats utilize a phenomenon that occurs within ...
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... the visuospatial working memory task." Source https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166630".

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Binaural beats nampak macam ada kesan sederhana hingga kuat ...
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... meningkatkan ingatan visual-spasial http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0166630#sec021 · monkence. • 5 thn lalu.

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Binaural beats seem to have modest to strong effects on sleep ...
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... increase visual-spacial memory http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0166630#sec021 · monkence. • 5y ago.

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