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·July 10, 2012·4 min read

Study Shows the Deaf Brain Processes Touch Differently

Lacking sound input, the primary auditory cortex “feels” touch. The finding reveals how the early loss of a sense affects brain development. It adds to a growing list of discoveries that confirm the impact of experiences and outside influences in molding the developing brain.

This image shows synapses from a mouse ear.

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·October 20, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Restore Hearing in Noise Deafened Mice

Researchers report they have been able to restore some hearing in mice which had suffered noise deafness.

This image shows the anatomy of the ear. The image is labeled.

Featured Genetics

·November 23, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Find How Mutant Gene Can Cause Deafness

Researchers discover how mutations in the TMIE gene can cause deafness from birth.

This shows the movement detecting nerve endings.

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·April 2, 2015·3 min read

Absence of Protein Affects Ability to Feel Limbs and Movement

The absence of the protein Whirlin damages the ability to feel limbs and muscle movement, a new study reports.

This shows a little girl holding up a blackboard with the word Autism written on it.

Autism Featured Psychology

·April 3, 2015·2 min read

A New Look at Language Delay in Children With Autism

A new study sheds light on a common linguistic characteristic of autistic children.

This shows mouse auditory nerve synapses.

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·April 16, 2015·4 min read

Some People May Be Genetically Susceptible to Noise Induced Hearing Loss

A new study reports some people may be more genetically susceptible to noise induced hearing loss than others.

This drawing shows mature hair cells, left, lose connections to outgoing neurons (blue) and gain connections to incoming neurons (red) as they age, right.

Electrophysiology Featured Neurology

·July 13, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover Possible Contributor to Age Related Hearing Loss

A new study reports new nerve cell connections on sensory cells could contribute to age related hearing loss.

The image shows mechanosensory hair bundles in the cochlear.

Featured Genetics

·July 13, 2015·5 min read

Restoring Hearing in Mice With Gene Therapy

Findings could eventually lead to new treatment options for restoring hearing in humans.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·September 23, 2015·3 min read

Therapeutic Toy Developed for Children with Auditory Disabilities

A group of biomedical students have developed a therapeutic toy which they believe will help children with auditory disabilities to develop their vocal chords.

Image shows Pjvk+/+ before and after sound exposure.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Genetics

·November 7, 2015·5 min read

A Genetic Cause of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Discovered

According to a new study, the absence of the pejvakin molecule appears to be responsible for noise induced hearing loss.

Featured Neurology

·May 11, 2016·4 min read

Markers in Brain May Help Scientists Treat Single Sided Deafness

Researchers report a new discovery may help to find treatments more quickly for those with SSD.

Image shows the location of the auditory cortex in the human brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 17, 2016·4 min read

The Auditory Cortex of Hearing and Deaf People are Almost Identical

A new study reports that the neural architecture of the auditory cortex is virtually identical in those who are profoundly deaf and those who can hear.

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