Of special concern when considering hearing in aging is the loss of hair cells located on the basilar membrane in the cochlea ... in hearing ability and the function and structure of brain regions ...

The outer hair cells are located near the center of the basilar membrane where vibrations will be greatest ... could be made to elongate and shorten by electrical stimulation. The function of the ...

The super-sensitive hairs that line the basilar membrane in the cochlea can work ... up opportunities for future research ...