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Low-frequency Hearing Linked To Shape Of The Cochlea
Shape matters, even in
hearing. Specifically, it is
the shape of the cochlea --
the snail-shell-shaped organ
in the inner ear that
converts sound waves into
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New Findings Contradict A Prevailing Belief About The Inner Ear
A healthy ear emits soft
sounds in response to the
sounds that travel in.
Detectable with sensitive
microphones, these
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'Ringing In The Ears' May Be Caused By Overactive Nerves; Acupuncture May Help, Study Suggests
Baby boomers know all too
well that "ringing in the
ears" often comes with aging
and hearing loss. Tinnitus
can be the buzz that
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Ears Ringing? Cells In Developing Ear May Explain Tinnitus
Brain scientists have
discovered how cells in the
developing ear make their
own noise, long before the
ear is able to detect sound
around them. The finding
... > full story
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Zebrafish May Help Solve Ringing In War Vets' Ears
May 2, 2008 — Ever since Ernest Moore's ears began ringing with tinnitus, he has been researching a cure. There's a lot riding on his work. Tinnitus is the top disability of soldiers returning from Iraq and ... > full story -
Device That Produces Tiny Skull Vibrations A Big Help For Hearing Impaired
April 26, 2008 — A patient who is completely deaf in his right ear, he still can hear from that side. A sound processor he wears just behind his right ear converts sound waves into tiny vibrations that move through ... > full story -
Over-the-counter Eardrops May Cause Hearing Loss Or Damage, Study Suggests
January 30, 2008 — A new study has revealed that certain over-the-counter earwax softeners containing the active ingredient triethanolamine polypeptide oleate condensate (10%) can cause severe inflammation and damage ... > full story -
Silence May Lead To Phantom Noises Misinterpreted As Tinnitus
January 4, 2008 — Phantom noises, that mimic ringing in the ears associated with tinnitus, can be experienced by people with normal hearing in quiet situations, according to new research. Tinnitus, an auditory ... > full story -
Neuroscience Discovery May Hold Key To Hearing Loss Remedy
December 19, 2007 — Researchers can show the way to new cochlear implant technology. They researchers found that two neurotrophin proteins in the cochlea -- brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurotrophin-3 -- figure ... > full story -
Left Brain Helps Hear Through The Noise
November 18, 2007 — Our brain is very good at picking up speech even in a noisy room, an adaptation essential for holding a conversation at a cocktail party, and now we are beginning to understand the neural ... > full story -
New Hearing Mechanism Discovered
October 12, 2007 — Researchers have discovered a hearing mechanism that fundamentally changes the current understanding of inner ear function. This new mechanism could help explain the ear's remarkable ability to sense ... > full story -
Searching For The Brain Center Responsible For Tinnitus
October 9, 2007 — For the more than 50 million Americans who experience the phantom sounds of tinnitus -- ringing in the ears that can range from annoying to debilitating -- certain well-trained rats may be their best ... > full story -
Combined TMS Shows Potential In Tinnitus Treatment
September 30, 2007 — It is estimated that more than 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a condition where the patient experiences ringing or other head noises that are not produced by an external source. This ... > full story -
New Cell Culturing Method Pumps Up The Volume
September 27, 2007 — In a breakthrough that will likely accelerate research aimed at cures for hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems, scientists have perfected a laboratory culturing technique that provides a ... > full story
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