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Tuning the brain to musical delight

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The brain circuitry underlying our love of music is illuminated by a new study that uses brain stimulation to alter emotional reactions to favourite songs.

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    Jessica A. Grahn

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Grahn, J.A. Tuning the brain to musical delight. Nat Hum Behav 2, 17–18 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0236-9

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