Help from Birds' Brains (IMAGE) Rockefeller University Caption Like humans, songbirds such as zebra finches (above) can learn vocalizations, and this similarity suggests they could serve as models for research on Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders that affect speech and vocalization. Credit Zach Veilleux/The Rockefeller University Usage Restrictions Image may only be used to illustrate the research described in the release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.