Research reveals that temporary hearing deprivation can lead to 'lazy ear'
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 08:52
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists have gained new insight into why a relatively short-term hearing deprivation during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits, long after hearing is restored to normal. The research, published by Cell Press in the March 11 issue of the journal Neuron, reveals that, much like the visual cortex, development of the auditory cortex is quite vulnerable if it does not receive appropriate stimulation at just the right time...