Mr. Shankar, a 24-year-old man, faced years of undetected hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, where the stapes bone hardens, impeding hearing. After a successful stapedectomy, his hearing was ...

The ability of bacteria to control the biophysical properties of their membrane phospholipids allows them to thrive in a wide range of physical environments. Fatty acid biosynthesis is an energy ...

They have two main functions: hearing and balance. Each ear is divided into an outer, middle, and inner section that have distinct structures. The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is the border between the ...

Membrane trafficking is the process by which proteins and other macromolecules are distributed throughout the cell, and released to or internalised from the extracellular space. Membrane ...

The pleura (plural: pleurae) is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion the lung and reduce ...

Hearing begins when sound waves pass through the outer ear to the eardrum, which is the thin membrane between your outer and middle ear. When the sound waves reach the eardrum, the eardrum vibrates.

Current biomarkers of cognitive impairment in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease perform poorly. Now, a stronger predictor emerges.

There are several possible causes of ear congestion, including sinusitis, allergies, and earwax impaction. Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and natural treatments can help treat ear ...