Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers
It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom Seinfeld. But ...
Tag: Hearing
UC San Diego researcher receives $21 million grant to study sensory coordination in animals
For all animals, sensory processing is a matter of survival. Sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing ...
Portable OCT otoscope improves diagnostic capabilities in hearing clinics
In the realm of ear health, accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, especially when dealing with conditions that can ...
Magnetic nanoparticles may revolutionize drug delivery for hearing loss
Just as a business needs an effective and reliable service to deliver its goods to customers, medications need an effective ...
Gene editing silences mutant microRNA, restores hearing in adult mice
Researchers have used gene editing to restore hearing in adult mice with a type of inherited hearing loss. They showed ...
New gene editing technique offers hope for millions
A team led by Mass Eye and Ear researchers has demonstrated for the first time a successful restoration of hearing ...
Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices
In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, a group of researchers in Spain investigated the caregiving practices ...
After grilling an NIH scientist over covid emails, Congress turns to Anthony Fauci
Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many hostile questions from members of Congress, but when he ...
CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness
Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14 individuals with a form of inherited blindness show ...
Congress likely to kick the can on covid-era telehealth policies
Nearly two hours into a Capitol Hill hearing focused on rural health, Rep. Brad Wenstrup emphatically told the committee's ...
