Newly discovered hair cells on squid may offer clues to understanding hearing loss in humans

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Scientists have known for years that squid have cells with bundles of tiny, hairlike protrusions on their heads and arms, similar to those buried deep inside the human ear that allow us to hear.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:02 UTC.

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