Key factor in early auditory system development discovered

A molecule in an animal model that acts as a key player in establishing the organization of the auditory system has been discovered in a recent study. The molecule, a protein known as Bmp7, is produced during embryonic development and acts to help sensory cells find their ultimate position on the tonotopic map, which is the fundamental principle of organization in the auditory system.

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