The article reviews evidence for sensitive periods in the sensory systems and considers their
neuronal mechanisms from the viewpoint of the system's neuroscience. It reviews the …

Deafness affects∼ 2 in 1000 children and is one of the most common congenital
impairments. Permanent hearing loss can be treated by fitting hearing aids. More severe to …

The external ear or pinna (auricle) collects sound, which passes along the external auditory
canal to the eardrum (tympanic membrane)(Fig. 2.1). The middle ear (tympanum) is a cavity …

During vision, it is believed that neural activity in the primary visual cortex is predominantly
driven by sensory input from the environment. However, visual cortical neurons respond to …

The development of cortical layers, areas and networks is mediated by a combination of
factors that are present in the cortex and are influenced by thalamic input. Electrical activity …

The study investigates early postnatal development of local field potentials (LFPs) in the
primary auditory cortex of hearing and congenitally deaf cats. In hearing cats, LFPs elicited …

Behavioral data indicate the existence of sensitive periods in the development of audition
and language. Neurophysiological data demonstrate deficits in the cerebral cortex of …

γ-Aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptors are the most important inhibitory receptors in
the central nervous system, playing a pivotal role in the regulation of brain excitability. The …

In utero experience, such as maternal speech in humans, can shape later perception,
although the underlying cortical substrate is unknown. In adult mammals, ascending …

Clustering neurotransmitter receptors at the synapse is crucial for efficient
neurotransmission. Here we identify a Caenorhabditis elegans locus, lev-10, required for …