Two neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered the "molecular brakes" that time the generation of important cells in the inner ear cochleas of mice. These "hair cells" translate sound waves into electrical signals that are carried to the brain and are interpreted as sounds. If the arrangement of the cells is disordered, hearing is impaired. A summary of the research will be published in emThe Journal of Neuroscience/em on Sept. 16. "The ...Thursday 18 September 2014
Inner Ear 'hair Cells' are Made at the Right Time, in the Right Place
Two neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered the "molecular brakes" that time the generation of important cells in the inner ear cochleas of mice. These "hair cells" translate sound waves into electrical signals that are carried to the brain and are interpreted as sounds. If the arrangement of the cells is disordered, hearing is impaired. A summary of the research will be published in emThe Journal of Neuroscience/em on Sept. 16. "The ...
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