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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...