Scientific Research – Binaural Beats

There has been a great deal of published scientific research on binaural beats since Dr. Oster’s initial study in 1973. The abstracts of the articles below only begin to scratch the surface. See The Science of Binaural Beats to learn more.

Oster G (1973). “Auditory beats in the brain”. Sci. Am. 229 (4): 94–102.

Abstract: As the first major study on binaural beats, Dr. Oster’s research scientifically defined binaural beats and found that people with certain neurological conditions are unable to perceive them.

Lane, J. D., S. J. Kasian, J. E. Owens and G. R. MARSH. (1998). “Binaural auditory beats affect vigilance performance and mood.” Physiol. Behav. 63(2) 249–252.

Abstract: This study concludes that the presentation of binaural beats can affect psychomotor performance and mood, and the technology may have applications for the control of attention and arousal and the enhancement of human performance. In particular, Beta frequency beats were associated with improved mood.

Thaut MH (2003). “Neural basis of rhythmic timing networks in the human brain”. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 999: 364–73.

Abstract: This study found that auditory rhythms can rapidly entrain motor responses into stable steady synchronization states below and above conscious perception thresholds. It also found strong evidence for the substantial benefits of rhythmic stimuli in rehabilitation training with motor disorders.

Smith JC, Marsh JT, Greenberg S, Brown WS (1978). “Human auditory frequency-following responses to a missing fundamental”. Science 201 (4356): 639–41.

Abstract: This study supports the concept that the perception binaural beats is based on specific neural activity.

Beatty J, Greenberg A, Deibler WP, O’Hanlon JF (1974). “Operant control of occipital theta rhythm affects performance in a radar monitoring task”. Science 183 (127): 871–3.

Abstract: This study provides evidence that changing brainwave activity alters human consciousness and behavior.

Peniston EG, Kulkosky PJ (1989). “Alpha-theta brainwave training and beta-endorphin levels in alcoholics”. Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. 13 (2): 271–9.

Abstract: This study shows that brain entrainment used to treat alcoholics successfully decreased depression, increased endorphin levels, promoted relaxation, and sustained prevention of relapse.

Berry SD, Seager MA (2001). “Hippocampal theta oscillations and classical conditioning”. Neurobiol Learn Mem 76 (3): 298–313.

Abstract: This study provides support for recently developed neurobiological and computational models which show that binaural beats can affect cellular plasticity and behavioral learning.

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