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Study finds organs of innermost ear that sense head position, movements in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Specialized synapses in our sensory organs enable us to walk, dance, and tilt our heads without experiencing vertigo or losing our balance. These synapses process messages more quickly than any other part of the human body.
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Study advances approaches for long-term hearing loss treatment
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hearing loss can occur when any component of the ear or the nerves that transmit sound information to the brain do not function normally. Researchers shed light on the treatment on long-term hearing loss treatment.
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New research shows how to prevent antibiotic-related hearing loss
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Indiana [US], September 27 (ANI): Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are coming up with fresh approaches to investigate why antibiotic results in permanent hearing loss and the death of hair cells in people.
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Simpler way to generate sensory hearing cells: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 5 (ANI): Researchers have now found a simpler way of generating the sensory cells of the inner ear. The team uses a direct reprogramming approach to produce sensory cells known as "hair cells," due to their hair-like protrusions that sense sound waves.
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Researchers reveal simpler way to generate sensory hearing cells
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): A team of researchers is revealing the secrets of a simpler way to generate the sensory cells of the inner ear. Their approach uses direct reprogramming to produce sensory cells known as "hair cells," due to their hair-like protrusions that sense sound wa
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