Regenerating the Ear's Hearing Cells

by Chris Christensen Add comments
categories: Medicine

This is the most exciting medical news for rock and roll fans I have heard in some time. It is not a cure for cancer, but it does offer hope for the iPod generation:

The ears hearing cells are very sensitive to damage from excessive noise, infections and toxins. Once damaged, the cells do not naturally regenerate in mammals. New research suggests that – under the right conditions – the cells can be regenerated.

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by Chris Christensen

I am the Director of Engineering for TripAdvisor.com/Flights. I am also the host of the Amateur Traveler. The Amateur Traveler is an online travel show that focuses primarily on travel destinations and what are the best places to travel to. It includes both a weekly audio podcast, a video podcast, and a blog.

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