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·November 21, 2023·5 min read

Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia

Researchers discovered that hearing loss in older adults is associated with specific brain changes, potentially increasing dementia risk. Using hearing tests and MRI, the study, identified microstructural differences in brain regions responsible for auditory processing, speech, and executive function in those with hearing impairment.

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·October 27, 2023·4 min read

Restoring Vision: Blind “See” Through Sound with Smart Glasses

Researchers pioneered "acoustic touch" technology, allowing individuals with blindness or low vision to "see" using unique sound icons. These smart glasses translate visual data into distinct auditory cues.

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·October 6, 2023·5 min read

Prediction-Error Neurons Whisper Our Mistakes

A new study identified a distinctive class of neurons, termed "prediction-error neurons," which activate solely when audible expectations are breached, signaling an error in anticipation. These neurons remain dormant and unresponsive to typical sounds, springing to life only when an auditory outcome deviates from the expected.

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·September 13, 2023·7 min read

New Auditory Pathway Map Offers Hope for Profound Hearing Loss

Researchers have pioneered a non-invasive technique to map the human auditory pathway, crucial for determining the optimal surgical treatment for profound hearing loss. The method is designed to aid early interventions, ensuring the auditory-language network develops properly, enhancing long-term outcomes.

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·August 24, 2023·4 min read

Unlocking Sound: Common Supplement Might Combat Age-Related Hearing Loss

Researchers discovered a link between age-related hearing loss and decreased cholesterol in the inner ear. This cholesterol reduction affects the outer hair cells (OHCs), which are essential for amplifying sounds.

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·August 23, 2023·2 min read

Deafness and Social Cues: It’s Environment, Not Brain Circuitry

Recent findings reveal an important insight into the social struggles of deaf individuals: it's the environment, not their brains, that poses challenges. This research debunked the myth that hearing impairment alters the brain's social circuits.

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·August 22, 2023·4 min read

Fine-Tuning Music for the Ears of the Hard-of-Hearing

A recent study highlighted the different music mix preferences of those with hearing loss. Researchers found that hard-of-hearing listeners favored louder vocals and clearer, high-frequency sounds.

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·August 22, 2023·4 min read

Woofs & Whispers: Dogs Tune In More to Women’s Deliberate Tones

A recent study highlights that dogs are more receptive to speech directed specifically at them, especially when spoken by women. Using fMRI scans on trained family dogs, the study discovered that the canine brain responds more strongly to dog- and infant-directed speech than to regular adult speech.

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·August 11, 2023·4 min read

Hearing Loss Reversed Using Gene Therapy

Researchers made a breakthrough in reversing hearing loss in mice. By targeting the inactive Spns2 gene and activating it using a specific enzyme, the team successfully restored the mice's hearing in low and middle frequency ranges.

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·July 11, 2023·4 min read

Echoes of Absence: Study Suggests We Can ‘Hear’ Silence

A novel study suggests that silence can indeed be 'heard.' Philosophers and psychologists, using auditory illusions, demonstrated how silence distorts our perception of time, much like sounds do.

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·July 10, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Auditory Resilience: How Our Hearing Cells Self-Repair

A new study could change our understanding of hearing loss prevention and treatment. Researchers found that the 'hair cells' in our inner ear, crucial for hearing and balance, can repair themselves after suffering from damage.

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·July 5, 2023·4 min read

Ear’s Mystery Signal Can Inform Brain About Auditory Health

A new study sheds light on the role of a long-puzzling cochlear signal, indicating it could inform the brain about the ear's health status. This research provides important insights into understanding the mechanisms of noise-induced hearing damage.