Shu Fang

This study identifies the ATP-gated P2x7 receptor as a key channel in type II auditory nerves, showing its role in hearing sensitivity and noise protection through efferent control mechanisms.

This study shows that Cx26 heterozygous mutations increase hearing sensitivity and noise susceptibility, challenging the previous view of their harmlessness.

This study compares optogenetic and acoustic stimulation in guinea pigs, finding similar auditory responses to light and sound, with increased amplitude at higher light intensity.