Babelfisch Lab

Language is an ability unique to humans - we speak, hear others speak, read, write and sometimes even speak to ourselves.

In our lab we study the cognitive and neurophysiological processes involved in language processing, language acquisition and other cognitive functions which are related to language. We use different methods such as EEG, eye-tracking, fNIRS, computer simulations and behavioral analyses with participants of all age groups.

We are particularily interested in how language and cognitive abilities change across development. Therefore, most of our studies focus on babies and infants.

Studies with adults

Are you interested in participating in a future study? Click here for further information.

 News

23.09.2025
 

Jutta L. Mueller, Priscila Borges and Viktoria Groiss presented our lab's studies at this year's ICON with beautifully made posters.

19.05.2025
 

New publication

Is the ability to mentalize the decisive difference between humans and apes?

07.01.2025
 
28.10.2024
 

On your marks, language, go! Newborns already recognize complex tone sequences

New paper by Jutta Mueller published in PLOS Biology

09.04.2024
 

Paper: Individual differences in auditory perception predict learning of non-adjacent tone sequences in 3-year-olds

New publication

27.11.2023
 

 Quicklinks

Media Reports and Event Archive

Media reports about our research and the event archive can be found at here.

 Studies with Families at Babelfisch Lab

For further information on how to participate with your child click here.

Registration

We are looking forward to your participation!