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Mechanism helps explain the ear’s exquisite sensitivity

Mechanism helps explain the ear’s exquisite sensitivity

by RLE at MIT | Jan 16, 2019 | News Links

A critical gel-like structure in the inner ear moves according to a sound’s frequency, researchers find «more» Related Links: Mechanism helps explain the ear’s exquisite sensitivity (MIT News) Professor Dennis Freeman  ...
We Finally Know Why You Can Sustain a Conversation in a Noisy Bar

We Finally Know Why You Can Sustain a Conversation in a Noisy Bar

by RLE at MIT | Mar 19, 2014 | News Links

Normally, human ears are incredibly good at focusing on sounds of specific frequencies and simultaneously filtering out the rest of the noise… « more » Related Links: We Finally Know Why You Can Sustain a Conversation in a Noisy Bar (Wired) Professor Dennis...
Nanopores underlie our ability to tune in to a single voice

Nanopores underlie our ability to tune in to a single voice

by RLE at MIT | Mar 18, 2014 | News Links

Inner-ear membrane uses tiny pores to mechanically separate sounds, researchers find. « more » Related Links: Nanopores underlie our ability to tune in to a single voice (MIT News) Professor Dennis...
Porosity Controls Spread of Excitation in Tectorial Membrane Traveling Waves (Biophysical Journal)

Porosity Controls Spread of Excitation in Tectorial Membrane Traveling Waves (Biophysical Journal)

by RLE at MIT | Mar 18, 2014 | RLE Recent Papers

Jonathan B. Sellon, Roozbeh Ghaffari, Shirin Farrahi, Guy P. Richardson and Dennis M. Freeman doi:10.1016/j.bpj.2014.02.012 Abstract: Cochlear frequency selectivity plays a key role in our ability to understand speech, and is widely believed to be associated with...
Dennis Freeman appointed dean for undergraduate education

Dennis Freeman appointed dean for undergraduate education

by RLE at MIT | Jun 6, 2013 | News Links, Promotions

Electrical engineering and computer science professor has lengthy record of leadership in teaching, advising and curricular innovation. « more » Related Links: Dennis Freeman appointed dean for undergraduate education Professor...
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