A diagram depicting the connection between the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and the auditory cortex. Credit: Melissa Caras Have you ever noticed how you can suddenly hear your refrigerator humming in the background when you focus on it? Or how the sound of your name instantly catches your attention even in a noisy crowd? The human brain is remarkably adept at adjusting what we hear based on context, like our current environment or priorities, but it’s still unknown how exactly the brain helps us detect, filter and react to sounds. Now, Read More