Researchers report fusiform cells in the dorsal cochlear nucleus become hyperstimulated when exposed to serotonin. Findings could have implications for those taking SSRIs as they may make tinnitus worse in some people.
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Key Mechanism Behind Some Forms of Deafness Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified a new protein, CIB2, that is key to helping the auditory system to turn soundwaves into meaningful brain signals. Mutations of this gene leave people unable to convert the soundwaves into signals that the brain can interpret, and are deaf. Source: University of Maryland. Study identifies a new protein that isContinue reading “Key Mechanism Behind Some Forms of Deafness Identified”