Scientists Create 'Golden Ear' Mouse With Great Hearing As It Ages
Monday, November 9, 2009 - 14:14
in Biology & Nature
What do you get when you cross a mouse with poor hearing and a mouse with even worse hearing? Ironically, a new strain of mice with "golden ears" -- mice that have outstanding hearing as they age. The new mouse hears much like people with "golden ears" -- people who are able to retain great hearing even as they grow older.
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