Search For Brain Center Responsible For Tinnitus

For the more than 50 million Americans who experience the phantom sounds of tinnitus — ringing in the ears that can range from annoying to debilitating — certain well-trained rats may be their best hope for finding relief.Researchers at the University at Buffalo have studied the condition for more than 10 years and have developed these animal models, which can “tell” the researchers if they are experiencing tinnitus.These scientists now have received a $2. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Ear, Nose and Throat on October 9th, 2007