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The Conversation 2026-11-05
New research suggests blind people and musicians hear pitch better due to less internal noise. New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals that individuals who are blind often have enhanced hearing abilities due to their auditory systems' capacity to process sounds more consistently than those who are sighted. The study involved nine blind participants who lost their sight before age two and 18 sighted individuals, allowing researchers to explore the impact of musical training on hearing. Findings suggest that both blind individuals and sighted musicians experience reduced internal noise, which improves their ability to distinguish between similar sounds. This research highlights the complex nature of hearing and the potential for auditory training to enhance sound perception.
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