A 'supersensitized' brain connection linked to hatred of sounds Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo People who have an extreme reaction to certain noises, specifically loud chewing and breathing, may have a 'supersensitized' brain connection, a new study reveals. Scientists at Newcastle University discovered an increased connectivity between the auditory cortex and the motor control areas related to the face, mouth and throat in those suffering with misophonia. Misophonia, which means 'hatred of sound', is a condition in which people ...