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We May Hear Others’ Footsteps, but How Do We Ignore Our Own?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

A new study reveals the neural processes we use to ignore the sound of our own footsteps and other self made noises. Researchers say the findings may shed new light on how we learn to speak and play music.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2018

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

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Synchronizing Cochlear Signals Stimulates Brain to ‘Hear’ in Stereo

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2018

A new technique synchronizes cochlear signals in those with implants, stimulating the brain in a way that is similar to hearing people. This can allow those with cochlear implants to hear in stereo.... Read More...

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Want to Listen Better? Lend a Right Ear

Neuroscience NewsDecember 6, 2017

In noisy environments, the right ear leads the way for optimal auditory information processing, researchers report.... Read More...

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Inner Ear Stem Cells May Someday Restore Hearing

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2017

Researchers report a promising treatment for reversing deafness, that converts inner ear stem cells to auditory neurons, may increase cancer risk as the process can make the cells divide too quickly.... Read More...

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Brain Responses to Lip-Reading Can Benefit Cochlear Implant Users

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2017

Contrary to common belief, lip reading can have a beneficial effect for those with cochlear implants. Researchers found the more a person's brain responded to lip reading, the more responsive the brain became to sound delivered through the implant.... Read More...

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Key Mechanism Behind Some Forms of Deafness Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2017

Researchers have identified a new protein, CIB2, that is key to helping the auditory system to turn soundwaves into meaningful brain signals. Mutations of this gene leave people unable to convert the soundwaves into signals that the brain can interpret, and are deaf.... Read More...

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Why Playing a Musical Instrument Can Protect Brain Health

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2017

Findings could help to develop new neuro-rehabilitation interventions through musical training.... Read More...

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Expert Unravels Disease That Took the Hearing of World-Famous Painter

Neuroscience NewsApril 28, 2017

Researchers propose Francisco Goya may have suffered from Susac's syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that robbed him of his hearing.... Read More...

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Success of Sensory Cell Regeneration Raises Hope for Hearing Restoration

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2017

By manipulating two genes, researchers have been able to regenerate immature auditory hair cells.... Read More...

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Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Mice…Down to a Whisper

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2017

Researchers use gene therapy to help restore hearing in mice down to the equivalent of being able to hear a whisper.... Read More...

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Pop! Goes the Hearing

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2017

A new study reports popping balloons can be louder than a high power shot gun going off next to someone's head and the noise could lead to permanent hearing loss.... Read More...

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We May Hear Others’ Footsteps, but How Do We Ignore Our Own?

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

Synchronizing Cochlear Signals Stimulates Brain to ‘Hear’ in Stereo

Want to Listen Better? Lend a Right Ear

Inner Ear Stem Cells May Someday Restore Hearing

Brain Responses to Lip-Reading Can Benefit Cochlear Implant Users

Key Mechanism Behind Some Forms of Deafness Identified

Why Playing a Musical Instrument Can Protect Brain Health

Expert Unravels Disease That Took the Hearing of World-Famous Painter

Success of Sensory Cell Regeneration Raises Hope for Hearing Restoration

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Mice…Down to a Whisper

Pop! Goes the Hearing