In the inner ear, there are two different types of sensory cells that are responsible for hearing. An MHH research team has now identified the molecular switch for the formation of these inner and ...

Otoscopy is the first step in any hearing exam. It is a clinical procedure used to visually inspect the structures of the ear, specifically the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and some ...

The presence of two types of hair cells, the inner and outer hair cells, in the organ of Corti was appreciated nearly a 100 years ago but the function of the two has only become clear in the last 20 ...

Inner ear gene therapy, using adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV), holds promise as a treatment for hearing and balance disorders. In previous studies, researchers were able to successfully target ...

Don Zientara is known for his ears. I wanted to hear about his eyes. “Right here is a painting by Jay Stuckey, who was a punk rocker in D.C.,” says Zientara, showing me around the control room at his ...

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has successfully completed pioneering technology for hearing loss treatment in the UAE, with the successful completion of the first active middle ear implant. This ...

As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. But what are the causes of this decline? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new ...