The anatomy of the ear is complicated, and the way it functions is amazing. The precise interactions involved occur in milliseconds. Hearing is a basic sense, but the components are far from basic.

Just like fingerprints, ear canals are unique. So, to find the best compromise between comfort and efficiency, you need to understand the relationship between the shapes of ear canals and of earplugs.

Ear problems can be debilitating for patients and may also be associated with other health conditions. Nurses may be caring for patients with chronic ear problems across many nursing specialties in ...

Ear's anatomy elegant, but delicate Warm weather and swim season can bring ear problems to people of all ages. And although the ear seems a very simple part of our anatomy, it really is quite ...

The most detailed 3D view of the internal structure of the inner ear has been revealed by scientists who used a new imaging technique.

Structure of inner-ear protein is key to both hearing and inherited deafness Date: April 17, 2010 Source: Harvard Medical School Summary: Using a combination of crystallization and physics-based ...

Scientists have revealed in near-atomic detail the structure of the key part of the inner ear responsible for hearing. The findings could point the way toward developing new treatments for hearing ...

A bundle of sensory cilia that responds to the movement of sound is present on the top surface of each of the specialized receptor cells in our inner ears.

Using a combination of crystallization and physics-based simulations, researchers defined the structure of a protein, cadherin-23, that helps mediate our perception of sound. Their findings show ...