How the brain recovers from noise-induced damage

MedicalXpress | апр 30, 2026

When a sound stops, our auditory system generates a precise "offset" response that marks this moment. This enables the brain to measure the duration of a sound and detect brief gaps in communication signals, such as in conversations. Researchers at LMU have now discovered how the brain is able to preserve this crucial aspect of hearing—the ability to detect when a sound ends—when it has previously been exposed to damaging noise levels.