These observations suggest that the movement of stereocilia and the resulting modulation of their ionic currents is likely to be greater for outer hair cells than for inner hair cells. Several studies ...

Looking to further explain the molecular mechanisms behind hearing loss, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine were able to show evidence that the ability of the outer ear hair cell to amplify ...

This can overwhelm the ear canal’s natural mechanisms of pushing out wax and lead to buildup, Dr. Elrakhawy adds. Other things can interfere with this process, too. Dr. Schwartz says it can be ...