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Antibiotic Found to Protect Hearing in Mice
A type of antibiotic that
can cause hearing loss in
people has been found to
paradoxically protect the
ears when given in extended
low doses in very young
... > full story
Could Wearing a Helmet Be Bad for a Biker’s Health?
Wearing a crash helmet is
essential to a
motorcyclist’s safety
but could it actually be
harming their health and
affecting their riding? ... > full story
Blue Light Can Activate Walking Behavior in Genetically Modified Mice
Researchers have created a
genetically modified mouse
in which certain neurons can
be activated by blue light.
Shining blue light on
... > full story
Neurons Developed from Stem Cells Successfully Wired With Other Brain Regions in Animals
Transplanted neurons grown
from embryonic stem cells
can fully integrate into the
brains of young animals,
according to new research.
... > full story
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Mice Shed New Light on Causes of Childhood Deafness
February 9, 2010 — Mice with a genetic change that causes progressive hearing loss in children, also have hearing loss because sound waves are not processed properly. The ear's attempts to compensate for hearing loss ... > full story -
Scientists Discover New Treatment for Chronic Pain Condition
February 7, 2010 — Scientists have discovered that treating the immune system of patients with complex regional pain syndrome leads to a significant reduction in ... > full story -
Children With Cochlear Implants Have Quality of Life Equal to Normal Hearing Peers, Study Finds
February 2, 2010 — Children who have cochlear implants rank their quality of life equal to their normally hearing peers, indicates new ... > full story -
Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills, Study Shows
January 29, 2010 — Workers with rheumatoid arthritis were comparable to non-impaired individuals in keyboarding speed, according to a new study. Individuals who were trained in touch typing demonstrated faster typing ... > full story -
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Novel Mouse Model of Demyelinating Disorder
January 20, 2010 — In a new study, researchers describe how mutation of a gene called ZFP191 leads to disordered central nervous system myelination in mice -- reminiscent of what is seen in human multiple sclerosis ... > full story -
New Target for Central Nervous System Drug Development
January 19, 2010 — Scientists have discovered that the small molecule withaferin-A simultaneously targets two intermediate filaments, GFAP and vimentin, which are implicated in reactive gliosis, a damaging biological ... > full story -
Complications Common, Often Linked to Trauma in Children Receiving Cochlear Implants
January 19, 2010 — Some complications may occur in children receiving cochlear implants, and are highly correlated with trauma to the ear area and inner ear malformation, according to a new ... > full story -
Cochlear Implants Associated With Improved Voice Control Over Time in Children Who Are Deaf
January 19, 2010 — Children with cochlear implants in both ears appear to have difficulty controlling the loudness and pitch of their voices, but these measures improve over time, according to a new ... > full story -
Artificial Muscles Restore Ability to Blink, Save Eyesight
January 18, 2010 — Surgeons have demonstrated that artificial muscles can restore the ability of patients with facial paralysis to blink, a development that could benefit the thousands of people each year who no longer ... > full story -
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Concussions Not Taken Seriously Enough, Researcher Finds
January 18, 2010 — Despite growing public interest in concussions because of serious hockey injuries or skiing deaths, a researcher in Canada has found that we may not be taking the common head injury seriously ... > full story
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