While several studies have investigated mouse ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) emitted by
isolated pups or by males in mating contexts, studies of behavioral contexts other than …

Rapid behavioral responses to unexpected events in the acoustic environment are critical
for survival. Stimulus-specific adaptation (SSA) is the process whereby some auditory …

The cochlear nucleus (CN) is often regarded as the gateway to the central auditory system
because it initiates all ascending pathways. The CN consists of dorsal and ventral divisions …

Perception of complex sounds such as speech is affected by a variety of factors, including
attention, expectation of reward, physiological state, and/or disorders, yet the mechanisms …

In vivo two-photon scanning fluorescence imaging is a powerful technique to observe
physiological processes from the millimeter to the micron scale in the intact animal. In …

Auditory efferent neurons reside in the brain and innervate the sensory hair cells of the
cochlea to modulate incoming acoustic signals. Two groups of efferents have been …

The CHRNA7 gene that encodes the α7-subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7-
nAChR) has been associated with some autism spectrum disorders and other …

The inferior colliculus (IC) is a major center for integration of auditory information as it
receives ascending projections from a variety of brainstem nuclei as well as descending …

The ability to understand speech relies on accurate auditory processing of complex sounds.
Individuals with Parkinson's disease suffer from speech perception deficits, suggesting that …

Identifying sounds is critical for an animal to make appropriate behavioral responses to
environmental stimuli, including vocalizations from conspecifics. Identification of …