Category: Hearing Biology

  • Dancing Cells: How Cochlear Hair Cells Translate Sound

    Dancing Cells: How Cochlear Hair Cells Translate Sound

    The human ear is an intricate and fascinating organ that enables us to perceive and interpret sound. At the heart of this remarkable process lies the cochlea, a snail-shaped structure located in the inner ear. Within the cochlea, a group of specialized cells known as cochlear hair cells play a vital role in translating sound…