Interestingly, the study found that the genetic deletions affected sensory cells in the zebrafish’s inner ear but not in its lateral line, a separate organ specialized for detecting water movement.

In addition, we study the zebrafish ear and lateral line as a model for human deafness and vestibular disease, including studies of drug discovery and drug ototoxicity. Work in the lab is currently ...

Interestingly, the genetic deletions only affected the inner ear cells in zebrafish, leaving similar sensory cells in their lateral line organ, which senses water flow and pressure, unaffected.