00:40 GMT - Tuesday, 25 February, 2025
This CT scan is a close-up of the structural features of a male mosquito’s antennae. Purdue University researchers are studying these features to see if they could inform the design of acoustic sensors. (Credit: Purdue University
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Researchers found that a unique human variant of the NOVA1 gene, which is absent in Neanderthals and Denisovans, alters vocalization patterns in mice. This suggests that the mutation may have played a key role in the
Posted 18 hours ago by inuno.ai
A week of stress changed how mice processed sound, making them less sensitive to loud noises. The study revealed altered brain activity in key auditory regions, suggesting stress reshapes perception, not just emotions. Stress doesn’t just
Posted February 17, 2025 by inuno.ai
Vestigial auricular muscles still activate when we strain to hear, especially in noisy environments. Researchers found that their activity increases with listening difficulty, hinting at a possible role in measuring auditory effort. The auricular muscles, which
Posted February 10, 2025 by inuno.ai
