The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a study published in ...

Pull your ear forward and it’ll ping back, thanks to the elastic cartilage it’s made up of. Elastic cartilage is actually ...

The gene DYRK1A could be a potential therapeutic target to treat ‘glue ear’ in people with Down syndrome, according to a new study.

The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by ...

Please ditch the Q-tips and stick with safer methods of cleaning your ears. Here’s everything you need to know.