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Noise exposure is commonly used in auditory research as a controlled method to stress specific structures within the auditory pathway, enabling detailed investigation of their vulnerability and response to noxious stimuli. It is particularly valuable for probing the resilience and function of cochlear components (such as hair cells, synapses, and supporting cells) as well as downstream neural circuits. We also use noise exposure in combination with genetic modifications, to unmask subtle deficits and reveal gene-specific roles in auditory function/dysfunction.
