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·October 3, 2019

Pesticides likely caused ‘Havana syndrome’ that affected Cuba-based diplomats

Initially believed to be an acoustic attack, researchers now believe they have pinpointed a possible cause of the bizarre neurological symptoms reported by diplomats in Cuba in 2016. Researchers say a possible source for 'Havana syndrome' is exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors via organophosphorus insecticides. Read More

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·August 22, 2018

Ending a 40 Year Quest, the Identity of the ‘Hearing’ Protein is Revealed

Researchers have identified the sensor protein responsible for hearing and balance. Read More

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·July 11, 2018

Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

A new study reveals children who are habitually barefoot show significantly different motor skills between the ages of 6-10 than those who are habitually shod. Researchers report those who are habitually barefoot have better balance and jumping skills. Read More

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·July 10, 2018

Giddy for the Sound: Why Some People Get Dizzy Hearing Certain Sounds

Researchers report the dizzying effect experienced by those who suffer from Tullio phenomena occurs when sound generates pathological fluid mechanical waves in the semicircular canals of the ear. Read More

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·February 6, 2018

Worm Uploaded to a Computer and Trained to Balance a Pole

Researchers have translated the neural system of a nematode worm into computer code. The study reports the researchers have trained the virtual worm to perform an array of amazing balancing acts. Read More

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·January 24, 2018

New Insights Into How the Brain Keeps Itself Balanced

A new study sheds light on how the brain performs the go/stop balance. Read More

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·October 7, 2017

Shining a Light to Understand the Body’s Balance System

Researchers have developed a new way to help understand how the vestibular system works as an animal stands still. The method involves using optical tweezers to study the activity in the vestibular system. Read More

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·January 23, 2017

Balance May Rely on Timing of Movement

Findings could help to find new treatments for people with balance problems. Read More

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·November 11, 2016

Keeping Our Balance: Our Vestibular System Reflects Evolution From Sea to Land

Researchers reveal how our vesibular system reflects the story of our evolution, from sea to land. Read More

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·July 25, 2016

Poor Balance in Older People May Signal Elevated Dementia Risk

A new study reports poor physical performance is linked to an increased risk for developing dementia in people aged 90 and older. Read More

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·January 20, 2016

How The Vestibular System Influences Navigation

Researchers report the horizontal canals in the vestibular system play a key role in helping us sense our direction. Read More

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·November 4, 2015

Formation of New Blood Vessels May Account for Walking and Balance Problems in Parkinson’s

Researchers report the angiogenesis in the brain could be a cause of some of the intractable walking and balance difficulties associated with Parkinson's disease. Read More

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