Researchers discover our ears have novel pain systems that protect the from damaging noises.
Findings could help to find new treatments for people with balance problems.
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.
Researchers have developed a new method for combating nausea associated with virtual reality which can be applied to head worn VR displays.
Researchers have identified the sensor protein responsible for hearing and balance.
Study opens the door for the exploration of information processing in vestibular synapses.
Researchers report the horizontal canals in the vestibular system play a key role in helping us sense our direction.
Researchers reveal how our vesibular system reflects the story of our evolution, from sea to land.
Researchers study the role of the vestibular system in optimizing how we direct our gaze. The findings could provide more effective treatments for patients with cerebellar or vestibular dysfunction.
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.
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.
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.
