The anatomy of the auditory region of fossil hominins may shed light on the emergence of human spoken language. Humans differ from other great apes in several features of the external, middle and ...

When we are engaged in a task, our brain's auditory system changes how it works. One of the main auditory centers of the brain, the auditory cortex, is filled with neural activity that is not ...

The mammalian auditory periphery transforms sound into neural signals via specialised hair cells and their ribbon-type synapses. Inner hair cells convert mechanical vibrations into receptor potentials ...

The objective is to describe progressive changes in hearing and cochlear function in children and adolescents treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and to begin preliminary evaluation of the ...

Vestigial organs, such as the wisdom teeth in humans, are those that have become functionless through the course of evolution. Now, a psychologist studying vestigial muscles behind the ears in humans ...

Recent advancements in stem cell therapy are paving the way for potential breakthroughs in reversing hearing loss. This innovative approach is gaining traction in the treatment of hearing disorders, ...

Clear hearing is essential for staying connected. Yet, for many, hearing challenges create barriers to communication and cognitive well-being. Tahoe Family Hearing Clinic is bridging that gap with ...

Face masks, a new normal since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, muffle sound to make it difficult to understand speech. People often have no choice but to speak louder and strain their throat ...

"Central auditory function was affected by even mild memory impairment," the authors write. "We recommend that central auditory testing be considered in the evaluation of older persons with hearing ...

A new study co-led by Mass General Brigham researchers points to a promising new type of auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that could benefit people who are deaf due to Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) ...

DFNB16, a recessive form of mild-to-moderate human deafness, is caused by mutations in the STRC gene, which encodes stereocilin, a protein essential for the effective function of outer hair cells as ...