Advanced Science
Nerve protein deficiency disrupts hearing signals in mice
Experiments in genetically altered mice linked a shortage of the protein to abnormal nerve insulation and delayed responses to sound.Experiments in genetically altered mice linked a shortage of the protein to abnormal nerve insulation and delayed responses to sound.
Mouse studyEar
Who was studiedYoung Cntn2-deficient mice and wild-type littermates, against wild-type littermates
What changedHearing signals were delayed in CNTN2-deficient mice compared with wild-type littermates
The catchNeurotransmitter release, postsynaptic signaling, and neuronal excitability were not directly measured