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A Dual Method for Inner Ear Hair Cell Regrowth in Zebrafish

These findings reveal a previously unrecognized mechanism of hair cell regeneration with implications for how hair cells may be encouraged to regenerate in the mammalian inner ear.

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Elusive Cell Type in Fish Sensory Organs Discovered

Researchers from the Piotrowski Lab describe their discovery of the occasional occurrence of a pair of cells within post-embryonic and adult neuromasts that are not labeled by lateral line markers. When using a technique called Zebrabow, these cells are labeled a different color than the rest of the neuromast.

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Join the Movement: Operation Regrow Begins June 10

We know where to look for clues because hair cell regeneration happens naturally in fish, chickens, and newborn mice! In the next few years, we hope to have a molecular language to explain the phenomenon of regeneration. When you join Operation Regrow, you’ll be part of bringing this to fruition.

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How Beautiful Hearing Loss Research Can Be

Hearing Health Foundation (HHF)’s scientists study sensory cells in various species to better understand how they are damaged and how they can be regenerated to restore human hearing. Here are five of the most breathtaking images from our scientists’ labs showcasing the beauty of the hearing and balance functions.

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