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Chronic Stress Alters Mice's Sound Perception, Study Reveals

2/12/2025

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Chronic stress reshapes how mice perceive sound, demanding louder noises to trigger typical reactions, reveals research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The study uncovers that stress heightens activity in SST inhibitory cells, dulling responses to softer sounds while keeping sensitivity to louder ones, indicating stress's profound effect on sensory experiences.

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Chronic stress reshapes how mice perceive sound, demanding louder noises to trigger typical reactions, reveals research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The study uncovers that stress heightens activity in SST inhibitory cells, dulling responses to softer sounds while keeping sensitivity to louder ones, indicating stress's profound effect on sensory experiences.