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Reducing Zinc Levels in the Inner Ear May Someday Help to Prevent Hearing Loss from Noise
Hearing damage from noise might one day be reduced by trapping excess zinc released in the inner ear after exposure to loud sounds.
Read MoreHigh-Tech Images Help Scientists "See" Hearing Process
To better understand how we hear, scientists used X-ray crystallography and supercomputers to study tiny structures in our ears.
Read MoreLow-Cost Devices Could Improve Access to Infant Hearing Screenings Worldwide
More families worldwide could soon have access to newborn hearing screening thanks to the design of a screening system that uses simple, lower-cost devices.
Read MoreBreaking Biofilms to Wage War Against Ear Infections
A researcher is using an animal model to discover how a common bacterium causes ear infections that come back again and again.
Read MoreLine Up! To Reverse Hearing Loss, New Hair Cells Need to Stand in Formation
Scientists have been studying how to regrow damaged hair cells to restore hearing. Replacing hair cells might not be enough—to function properly, new hair cells also need to be organized in a specific way.
Read MoreResearch Helps Farmers Adopt Healthy Hearing Habits
Working on a farm can be hazardous to your hearing health. One study found that farm workers who received an assortment of earplugs and earmuffs in the mail increased their use of hearing protection.
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