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Posted December 22, 20171 Comment auditory neuron

Researchers identify first responders to sound in the brain.

Some expectant parents play classical music for their unborn babies hoping to boost their children’s cognitive capacity, and while some research supports a relationship between prenatal sound exposure and improved … Continue Reading Researchers identify first responders to sound in the brain.

Posted November 12, 20151 Comment auditory sensory cell

Study identifies the genetic cause and mechanism for noise-induced hearing loss.

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is becoming increasingly prevalent. Urban crowding means that large cities are getting noisier, particularly in developing countries. WHO predicts that by 2030, one billion people will … Continue Reading Study identifies the genetic cause and mechanism for noise-induced hearing loss.