Jim Hudspeth: The beautiful, mysterious science of how you hear

The video explores the role of hair cells in hearing, detailing their structure and function. It explains how hair cells convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain, highlighting their speed and amplification capabilities. The cochlea's role in frequency separation is discussed, along with the active process that enhances hearing. The video concludes with future research directions, focusing on hair cell regeneration and addressing hearing deterioration.

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