The vestibular system is responsible for the sense of balance in the inner ear. Prolonged use of toxic substances, such as certain antibiotics or anticancer drugs, can damage the hair cells that form ...

In 1882, the French Naturalist Camille Viguier was among the first to propose the existence of a magnetic sense. His ...

This valuable study demonstrates that self-motion strongly affects neural responses to visual stimuli, comparing humans moving through a virtual environment to passive viewing. However, evidence that ...

This study provides valuable data on the role of Hsd17b7, a gene involved in cholesterol biosynthesis, as a potential regulator of mechanosensory hair cell function. The authors used both zebrafish ...

Most of the human body is water, with an average of roughly 60%. The amount of water in the body can change slightly with different factors, such as age, sex, and hydration levels. Most of the human ...

Geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, leaves almost five million people around the world nearly blind. A new clinical study provides a possible solution that ...

Humanity Protocol, an on-chain digital identity platform, will integrate Mastercard’s open finance payment system. The new feature will roll out for US holders first, later aiming at global adoption.

Our brains are wired to prioritize visual information for several fundamental reasons rooted in evolution and the way our sensory systems are structured. Evolutionary Advantage: For early humans, ...