FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2015·4 min readSome People May Be Genetically Susceptible to Noise Induced Hearing LossA new study reports some people may be more genetically susceptible to noise induced hearing loss than others.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2015·3 min readA Bodyguard for Your EarsResearchers discover our ears have novel pain systems that protect the from damaging noises.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·April 23, 2014·3 min readBionic Ear Technology Used for Gene TherapyResearchers use electrical pulses delivered from cochlear implants to deliver gene therapy and regrow auditory neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 15, 2014·2 min readBrain Anatomy Differences Between Deaf and Hearing Depend on First Language LearnedResearchers report that the language we learn as children, as well as hearing status, affect the structure of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 16, 2013·4 min readTinnitus Discovery Opens Door to Possible New Treatment AvenuesDisruption of timing from sensory neurons could be an underlying cause of tinnitus, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 6, 2013·3 min readResearchers May Have Discovered a Plan to Disable Meniere’s DiseaseResearchers believe they may have discovered what causes Meniere's disease and how to treat it.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 1, 2013·2 min readDecoding Sounds’ Source: Researchers Unravel Part of MysteryA new study provides insight into how localized hearing works in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 17, 2013·2 min readResearchers Gain Insight into Protective Mechanisms for Hearing LossIsl1 gene expression protects mice against age related and noise induced hearing loss, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2013·3 min readHow Brain Compensates for Hearing Loss Points to New Glue Ear TherapiesResearching on ferrets, scientists find new insights into how the brain compensates for temporary hearing loss in infants.Read More