May 10, 2023
inner ear hair cell regeneration research

Inner Ear Hair Cell Regeneration Research

Regeneration of the inner ear hair cells may become a greater possibility due to groundbreaking research by Harvard Medical School. Recent research was published on April 17, 2023 by lead […]
October 19, 2022
hair cell regeneration in hearing loss

Hair Cell Regeneration in Hearing Loss with Zebrafish

Researchers are actively tackling the possibility of implementing cochlear hair cell regeneration. Some species have the ability to regenerate inner hair cells, protecting these creatures’ ability to hear. A new […]
March 19, 2021
protein in ear hair cells

Study: Protein in ear hair cells could lead to treatment

A new discovery regarding protein in ear hair cells could be a doorway to identifying a treatment for hearing loss, thanks to research.
April 10, 2017

Study: Gene therapy used to restore function of inner ear hair cells

Researchers say they have successfully restored the functionality of damaged inner ear hair cells, which could pave the way for treating newborn babies with congenital hearing loss. “Researchers used a […]
March 1, 2017
scientists work to find cure for hearing loss

A cure for hearing loss? Drug could be ready for testing by 2018

Researchers say they have discovered a combination of drugs that encourages the growth of new hair cells, which could pave the way for tinnitus and hearing loss therapies. The team […]
September 15, 2016

Study: Sea anemones may be key to repairing damaged hair cells

Cells from sea anemones may be able to help repair damaged hair cells in the inner ears of mice, according to one study.
September 4, 2016

Study aims to understand the auditory structures in the brain

In efforts to advance the technology used in cochlear implants, researchers are working to better understand the auditory structures in the brain.  By studying both high and low frequency inputs, […]