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·January 17, 2023·7 min read

How a Unique, Fast Synapse Keeps Us From Falling

Study opens the door for the exploration of information processing in vestibular synapses.

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·December 23, 2022·4 min read

Body Pitch and Movement Distort Perception

The failure to accurately sense body orientation relative to gravity may result in inappropriate movements or falls, as well as impair daily functions such as walking or carrying objects.

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·August 3, 2021·4 min read

Our Brains Perceive Our Environment Differently When We’re Lying Down

When we lie down, our brains decrease reliance on information related to the external world and increase reliance on internal perceptions generated by the sense of touch.

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·July 24, 2019·3 min read

Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms

A headset that stimulates the ear canal improves both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The effects of the stimulation appear to have a lasting effect following treatment.

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·June 9, 2019·4 min read

Posture impacts how you perceive your food

Whether you stand up to eat or sit for dinner, your posture influences how much you enjoy your meal. Standing to eat mutes taste perception and reduces sensory sensitivity, resulting in a decreased enjoyment of food.

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·August 22, 2018·6 min read

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

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

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·May 25, 2018·4 min read

New Type of Vertigo Identified

Researchers have identified a new type of vertigo. The study reveals people with this new form of vertigo are more likely to have severe motion sickness than those with other types of the condition.

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·October 7, 2017·3 min read

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.