The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of ...

The pinna and external auditory canal of the mammalian outer ear, as well as the eustachian tube and epiglottis, are supported by specialized elastic cartilage, which is distinct from the hyaline ...

Evolution is a master recycler. It often uses old structures (or ancient genes) for new jobs. The mammalian ear is a perfect example. Over the eons, the jawbones of our fish ancestors became three ...

The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of ...

Itchy ears (Otitis externa, OE) are common in dogs, affecting up to one in seven veterinary patients, and can be frustrating to manage. Typical symptoms include increased head shaking, scratching or ...