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.
Researchers report they have been able to restore some hearing in mice which had suffered noise deafness.
Researchers discover how mutations in the TMIE gene can cause deafness from birth.
The absence of the protein Whirlin damages the ability to feel limbs and muscle movement, a new study reports.
A new study sheds light on a common linguistic characteristic of autistic children.
A new study reports some people may be more genetically susceptible to noise induced hearing loss than others.
A new study reports new nerve cell connections on sensory cells could contribute to age related hearing loss.
Findings could eventually lead to new treatment options for restoring hearing in humans.
A group of biomedical students have developed a therapeutic toy which they believe will help children with auditory disabilities to develop their vocal chords.
According to a new study, the absence of the pejvakin molecule appears to be responsible for noise induced hearing loss.
Researchers report a new discovery may help to find treatments more quickly for those with SSD.
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.