Cells Can ‘Hear’ Sounds—And Respond Genetically
Serenading Cells with Audible Sound Alters Gene ActivityAudible sound can affect gene activity in mouse cells, boosting the attachment of muscle precursors to surrounding tissue and decreasing fat accumulation Thomas FuchsThe cells in your ears aren’t the only ones listening: recent research suggests that crucial cells throughout the body may respond to audible sound. Experiments described in Communications Biology revealed more than 100 genes whose activity changed in response to these acoustic...
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