A Japanese study recently published that humans are not the only ones who interact on musical tones, but also mice, even though the watering of these animals is less clear.
Mice, which were not previously exposed to music, showed a innate ability to launch simultaneous movements with songs between 120 and 140 rhythmic accuracy per minute, which is the same rhythm that human beings interact in general, according to researchers from the University of Tokyo.
The scientist Hirokazo Takahashi, the participant in the study, recently published by the “Sains Advansssses” magazine, said in an interview with Agence France -Presse on Tuesday that “the brains of mice were formed in a way that responds well to music even if their bodies do not move much. ”
Since mice movements are not clearly visible, Japanese researchers used acceleration devices and sensors to measure small mice vibrations.
“We all believe that music has magic capabilities, but we do not know anything about its mechanisms,” Takahashi added, adding, “So we wanted to know which types of vocal communication attract the brain without the effect of emotions or memory. ”
The reactions of the mice were selected by exposing them to several platforms, including a Sonata cut by Mozar, with four different rhythms.
The Japanese researchers pointed out that the results of their studies support the hypothesis of a “optimal rhythm” to launch coincidences with rhythms, common to a large number of animals.
Another hypothesis stated that this rhythm varies between animal types, based on several physiological factors, including size and weight.
Takahashi expressed his desire to explore the effects of melodies on the brain and go beyond the effect of rhythms.
“Since music affects sensations, it will be interesting to monitor this in animals,” he said..
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