How mice use head position to locate sounds
Central auditory pathways for integrating auditory input with head position during active sound localization in mice
['FUNDING_R21'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-11063823
This study is looking at how mice use their hearing and head position to find sounds, which could help us understand how people with hearing and balance issues adapt to their challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11063823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how mice integrate auditory information with their head position to locate sounds. By using a mouse model, the study aims to understand the neural pathways involved in active sound localization, which is crucial for behaviors like finding lost pups by sound. The researchers will employ advanced genetic, physiological, and imaging techniques to explore how the auditory cortex processes these signals. This knowledge could provide insights into how humans with hearing and balance disorders adapt their behavior to cope with their conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research would be individuals with hearing impairments or balance disorders, particularly those who may use head movements to compensate for their conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with normal hearing and balance functions are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for helping individuals with hearing and balance disorders adapt to their conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on auditory processing, this specific approach using a mouse model for active sound localization is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RODGERS, CHRISTOPHER — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RODGERS, CHRISTOPHER
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: auditory disease, auditory disorder