Monaural neonatal deafness induces inhibition among bilateral auditory networks under binaural activation

We report three major results: First, AS of the hearing ear of SSD rats resulted in bilateral activation of neurons in the cochlear nucleus (CN). Second, ES of the deaf ear did not activate contralateral CN. Third, AS+ES of SSD rats resulted in bilateral reduced Fos expression in the auditory brainstem compared to monaural stimulations. These findings indicate changes in inhibitory interactions among neuronal networks as a result of monaural deafness.Graphical abstract (Source: Neuroscience)

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