Publications by authors named "Kylie Yao"
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- Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) is a rare genetic disorder causing neurodegeneration and impairments in speech and cognitive functions.
- The study assessed 8 adults with NPC and healthy controls, using various tests including brain imaging, to identify issues in motor skills, speech production, and cognitive abilities.
- Findings showed significant brain volume and structural changes in NPC patients, linking these to their motor and cognitive deficits, and suggesting potential biomarkers for understanding the disease better.*
Mice communicate through audible vocalizations, which are within the human hearing range, and ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs), which are above the upper limit of human hearing. USVs are produced by rodents in social contexts including pup separation, territorial, and courting assays. Like birdsong, an established model for human speech, USVs in mice have been used as a model for understanding human communication.
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