Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGenetics·November 7, 2015·5 min readA Genetic Cause of Noise Induced Hearing Loss DiscoveredAccording to a new study, the absence of the pejvakin molecule appears to be responsible for noise induced hearing loss.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 22, 2022·3 min readA New Mechanism Responsible for Controlling Auditory SensitivityResearchers identified a new mechanism by which auditory sensitivity is regulated. The mechanism can temporarily reduce sensitivity in the auditory system to protect itself from loud sounds that can cause hearing damage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 5, 2014·3 min readA Short Stay in Darkness May Heal Hearing WoesResearchers find simulated blindness in adult mice sharpens the animal's hearing.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2017·4 min readAuditory Processing: Where Microseconds MatterResearchers identify a mechanism that allows mammals to perceive minimal differences in timing of signal reception in order to localize sounds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2016·4 min readAuditory Response is a Biomarker for ConcussionResearchers note distinct patterns of neural activity as a response to auditory stimuli in patients with concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 23, 2013·2 min readBrain Picks Out Salient Sounds from Background Noise by Tracking Frequency and TimeA new study reveals how our brains are able to pick out important sounds in a noisy environment. Researchers believe their findings could lead to a new diagnostic test for hearing disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2016·4 min readBrain Responses Found to Originate From Previously Unknown SourceResearchers have discovered frequency following responses coming from a part of the brain not previously known to emit them.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2022·8 min readEarly Sound Exposure in the Womb Shapes the Auditory SystemMuffled sounds experienced in the womb prime the brain’s ability to interpret some sounds and may be key for auditory development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2013·3 min readFeedback Loops and Localization ErrorsA new study describes a feedback loop which modulates the processing of auditory signals in a frequency-dependent manner.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 12, 2016·6 min readHow Hearing Loss Can Change the Way Nerve Cells Are WiredA new study reports short term hearing loss can lead to changes in the auditory system, forcing neurons to alter their shape and behavior.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 16, 2013·3 min readInner Speech Speaks Volumes About the BrainNew research shows a predictive brain signal could explain why we "hear" our inner voice, even in the absence of actual sound.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2021·2 min readListening to Mix of Sounds and Silence Preserves Temporal Sound Processing in MiceTemporal sound processing can be maintained in mouse models of congenital hearing loss with exposure to broadband sounds embedded with pauses, a new study reports.Read More
