Sound therapy effectively reduces motion sickness by stimulating inner ear
A research group led by Takumi Kagawa and Masashi Kato at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that ...
The invisible enemy inside your ear: Understanding vertigo and its impact on balance
In this bustling auditorium, nestled within the balance (vestibular) system of your inner ear, the musicians are not wielding ...
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Blue Whale Inner Ear (IMAGE)
The inner ear of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), reconstructed from CT scans, shows key anatomical features, including the cochlea, acousto-vestibular nerve, oval window and vestibular ...
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Balance Testing (Vestibular Diagnostics)
Electronystagmography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) is an examination of eye movements called nystagmus which are provoked by stimulation of the inner ear. The exam ...
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Exploring how microgravity impacts human health
Tanaka and his colleagues have investigated regulating arterial pressure using galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS), a technique that involves applying a small electric current to the inner ear.
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Science Snapshot: Small Frogs Can’t Jump (Gracefully)
The combination of fluid and tiny hairs in the inner ear help the vertebrate brain interpret an organism’s position in space and provides a sense of balance. Although these vestibular systems evolved ...