Newly discovered hair cells on squid may offer clues to understanding hearing loss in humans
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“Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered that squid possess hundreds of hair cells across their bodies, similar to those found in human ears. This finding may provide new insights into how humans experience and lose their hearing.”
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