The sensory cells of the inner ear have tiny hairs called stereocilia that play ... provide new fundamental knowledge about the mechanisms of hearing. Before we can perceive speech, music and other ...

Yale physicists uncover a new set of hearing modes in the human ear, revealing complex cochlear mechanics that enhance sound ...

A group of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, however, has discovered the biological mechanism behind ... cellular function and hearing — in the inner ear. “It is a key element ...

Vestigial ear muscles activate during focused listening, revealing a hidden link to our auditory past and evolution.

Sensorineural hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process for many. However, exposure to loud noises can also cause permanent damage to your inner ear or auditory nerve. Sensorineural ...

Hearing loss is a prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide, and researchers are actively exploring innovative methods for delivering drugs directly to the inner ear to treat this issue.

Muffled hearing occurs when sound waves have trouble passing through the outer, middle, or inner ear. You may have a sensation that’s similar to the pressure you feel while flying on an airplane.

People with Ménière’s disease have large amounts of fluid called endolymph collect in the inner ear. Researchers suggest that having high blood pressure may predispose a person to hearing loss.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety and efficacy of the SOUNDTEC Direct System, a partially implantable electromagnetic middle ear hearing device. STUDY DESIGN: Food and Drug Administration Phase II ...

In addition, overall toxicity in the outer ear and changes in the nerve cells of the inner ear were analysed ... this model has a very similar hearing mechanism. Overall, our findings suggest ...