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Scientists Show How Tiny Cells Deliver Big Sound In Cochlea
Researchers say they have,
for what is believed to be
the first time, managed to
measure and record the
elusive electrical activity
of the type II neurons in
... > full story
Stimulating Sight: Retinal Implant Could Help Restore Useful Level Of Vision To Certain Groups Of Blind People
MIT engineers have designed
a retinal implant for people
who have lost their vision
from retinitis pigmentosa or
age-related macular degener ... > full story
Taking Up Music So You Can Hear
Anyone with an MP3 device
has a notion of the majesty
of music, of the primal
place it holds in the human
imagination. But musical
training should not be seen
simply as stuff of the soul
... > full story
Perceptual Rivalry: Nostrils Alternate To Process Competing Odors
When the nose encounters two
different scents
simultaneously, the brain
processes them separately
through each nostril in an
... > full story
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More Action Is Needed To Support Millions Of Tinnitus Sufferers Worldwide, Review Finds
November 4, 2009 — One in seven people worldwide will suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) at some point. It is the most common injury arising from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and 75 pecent of 18 to 30 ... > full story -
Cochlear Implants Reduce Delay Suffered By Deaf Children In Language Acquisition, Study Shows
October 19, 2009 — Researchers in Spain have observed in this first year of the study that, three months after receiving a cochlear implant all the children showed improvement in their perception and ability to detect ... > full story -
Genetic Mutation A Strong Indicator Of Age-related Hearing Loss Risk
October 7, 2009 — Patients who exhibited a certain genetic mutation of anti-oxidant enzymes are three times more likely to develop age-related hearing loss, according to new ... > full story -
Drivers Of Convertibles May Be At Risk For Noise-induced Hearing Loss
October 7, 2009 — Drivers who frequently take to the road with the top down may be risking serious damage to their hearing, according to new ... > full story -
Men Nearly Three Times As Likely To Develop Noise-induced Hearing Loss
October 6, 2009 — A comprehensive study of the prevalence and risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss show that men, especially those who are white and married, are significantly more at risk than women, according ... > full story -
Non-invasive Imaging Technique Can Help Diagnose Tinnitus
October 5, 2009 — A new study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus and may detect a reduction in symptoms after different treatments, offering hope to the more than 50 ... > full story -
Genetic Cause For Type Of Deafness Identified; Discovery Could Lead To New Therapies For Progressive Hearing Loss
September 4, 2009 — Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of progressive hearing loss. The findings will help scientists better understand the nature of age-related decline in hearing, and may lead to new therapies ... > full story -
Gene Associated With Language, Speech And Reading Disorders Identified
August 28, 2009 — A new candidate gene for Specific Language Impairment has been identified. The results point toward the likelihood of multiple genes contributing to language impairment, some of which also contribute ... > full story -
Neural Pathway Missing In Tone-deaf People
August 19, 2009 — Nerve fibers that link perception and motor regions of the brain are disconnected in tone-deaf people, according to new research. Experts estimate that at least 10 percent of the population may be ... > full story -
Longer Lives Can Still Lead To Happier Golden Years, Psychologists Say
August 10, 2009 — As more people live well into their 80s and 90s, it's reassuring to know that most people get happier as they age and exert more emotional control than younger adults, according to ... > full story
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