Representation of interaural time delay in the human auditory midbrain

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Contributors

  • Sarah K. Thompson - , University College London (Author)
  • Katharina Von Kriegstein - , University College London, Newcastle University (Author)
  • Adenike Deane-Pratt - , University College London (Author)
  • Torsten Marquardt - , University College London (Author)
  • Ralf Deichmann - , University College London (Author)
  • Timothy D. Griffiths - , University College London, Newcastle University (Author)
  • David McAlpine - , University College London (Author)

Abstract

Interaural time difference (ITD) is a critical cue to sound-source localization. Traditional models assume that sounds leading at one ear, and perceived on that side, are processed in the opposite midbrain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging we demonstrate that as the ITDs of sounds increase, midbrain activity can switch sides, even though perceived location remains on the same side. The data require a new model for human ITD processing.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1096-1098
Number of pages3
JournalNature neuroscience
Volume9
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2006
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 16921369
ORCID /0000-0001-7989-5860/work/142244418

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