These are spiral ganglion neuron projections (red and yellow) from an isolated portion of a mouse cochlea. Cell bodies of neurons and inner hair cells are in green. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

By using a combination of immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, qPCR, and H&E stains, she discusses the process of creating a flat epithelia, the cell types that are found there, and the genes ...

The sense of hearing originates in the cochlea, a structure in the inner ear. Information about timing, frequency, and intensity of sounds is transmitted from the hair cells in the cochlea to the ...