Serotonin Circuit Linked to Tinnitus in Mice, Hinting at Targeted Therapies
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A mouse study shows serotonin signaling in a brain pathway to the auditory system can induce tinnitus-like effects, and silencing this circuit reduces those symptoms, suggesting serotonin-targeted treatments might be refined to avoid worsening tinnitus and guiding future human studies.
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