Presbycusis: Pathology, Signal Pathways, and Therapeutic Strategy
In ARHL, the stria vascularis, acting as a cochlear battery, gradually loses its ability to maintain the endocochlear potential, leading to impaired hair cell function and progressive hearing loss. Single‐cell sequencing reveals age‐related cellular changes in the cochlea, providing insights into the underlying mechanisms of aging and potential ...
Xiaoxu Zhao+12 more
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The Reconstruction of Peripheral Auditory Circuit: Recent Advances and Future Challenges
This paper summarizes the potential of biomaterials, stem cells, and gene editing technologies in the regeneration of inner ear hair cells, spiral ganglion neurons, and inner ear organoids. Challenges and potential developments are discussed and explored.
Zhe Li+3 more
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State of the Art of Low‐Frequency Acoustic Modulation: Intensity Enhancement and Directional Control
High intensity low‐frequency sound sources hold significant value in many fields. However, their long wavelength, strong penetrability, and tendency to diffract make direction control and intensity enhancement challenging. Acoustic generators and metamaterial‐based acoustic devices still face issues such as low energy efficiency, poor directional ...
Jingsong Xu+13 more
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Multicargo Porous Cochlear Electrode Coating for Antifibrosis After Cochlear Implantation
This study presents a novel porous drug‐loading coating for cochlear electrodes, utilizing MA‐PDMS infused with GelMA hydrogel containing dexamethasone and MXene nanoparticles. The coating enhances biocompatibility, enables sustained drug release, reduces fibrosis, and preserves residual hearing post‐CI.
Lei Ren+15 more
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Topology‐Optimized Bound States in the Continuum with High‐Q Acoustic Field Enhancement
This study presents a topology optimization method for acoustic metamaterials, achieving high‐Q resonances by redesigning a single unit cell within a periodic array. The design enables precise pressure confinement and energy trapping, validated through experiments.
Weibai Li+2 more
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Localized Sound‐Integrated Display Speaker Using Crosstalk‐Free Piezoelectric Vibration Array
To approach multisensory integration of speaker‐integrated OLED displays, this study investigates localized sound emission in display panel speakers by examining crosstalk‐free diaphragm vibrations and enhanced frequency response through multi‐arrayed piezoelectric exciters.
Inpyo Hong, Su Seok Choi
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Generation of Neural Organoids and Their Application in Disease Modeling and Regenerative Medicine
Neural organoids provide a versatile platform for neurological research. Advances in organoid technology have partially achieved human neural tissue complexity in terms of tissue structure, cell diversity, and neural signaling, offering insights into neural disorders and regenerative strategies. Technology advances from biomaterials, bio‐manufacturing,
Ruiqi Huang+4 more
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Piezoresistive Effect: A New Concept for Hearing Aids
An MXene/PVA sound sensor utilizing piezoresistive effects has been proposed with a detection limit of 60 dB and a frequency response of 20–4000 Hz, which is comparable to the performance of commercial hearing aids. By combining the sensor with machine learning, the accuracy rate of voiceprint recognition of wildlife conservation can reach up to 99 ...
Mengyao Gao+8 more
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Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture
This article reviews the current system architectures for smart agriculture and proposes a blockchain‐empowered hierarchical cyber‐physical system (H‐CPS) framework. It discusses the challenges and outlines future research directions, including the use of semantic blockchain to handle complex data and models.
Xiaoding Wang+8 more
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Rationally Design Thermoelectric Materials Based on Ingenious Machine Learning Methods
A machine learning framework is developed to accurately predict thermoelectric performance of materials. By combining high‐quality data, advanced feature engineering, and machine learning, the model identifies promising candidates like CsCdBr3 and TlBSe3.
Yuqing Sun+4 more
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