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Discovery of ion channel upturns age-old model of ear

Discovery of ion channel upturns age-old model of earWashington, Apr 24: Turning all ear-related theories on their head, scientists have found that the ion channels responsible for hearing aren''t located where scientists previously thought.

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have claimed that the age-old model to explain how the inner ear translates vibrations in the air into sounds heard by the brain is wrong.

The discovery by Anthony Ricci, PhD, associate professor of otolaryngology, and colleagues, could have major implications for the prevention and treatment of hearing loss.

It’s never too late to change bad habits

It’s never too late to change bad habitsWashington, Apr 24: Changing bad habits such as smoking, even at an older age, could positively impact a senior''s health later in life, a new study has found.

The research linking bad habits such as smoking and the direct impact on a senior''s health, was conducted on over 2,000 seniors who were current smokers, past smokers and had never smoked.

All three groups were compared to show a link between smoking and the speed at which participants walked.

Denzel Washington to star in Tony Scott’s ''Unstoppable''

Denzel Washington to star in Tony Scott’s ''Unstoppable''Washington, Apr 24: Denzel Washington is in talks to star in the Tony Scott-directed drama ‘Unstoppable’.

The project would see Washington playing an experienced engineer who jumps in a locomotive with a young conductor to chase down a runaway train carrying a cargo of toxic chemicals.

Mark Bomback has penned the script for the film, which is loosely inspired by a true event.

Julie Yorn, is producing ‘Unstoppable’ with Scott, who will reunite with Washington for their fifth film together.

Metallica to open St. Petersburg''s sports arena in 2010

Metallica to open St. Petersburg''s sports arena in 2010Washington, Apr 24: Rock band Metallica are set to open St. Petersburg''s much-publicized new city stadium in 2010 as part of a whistle-stop Russian tour.

The rock band is among the biggest draws ever in the former Soviet Union after performing for 60,000 music fans at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow in 2007.

Thus, the promoters are keen to get them back, offering the best venues.

Justin Timberlake loves his bespectacled look

Justin Timberlake loves his bespectacled lookWashington, Apr 24: Justin Timberlake has accepted the fact that he is near-sighted and actually loves his bespectacled look.

The ‘Rude Box’ hitmaker has been spotted sporting spectacles on many public outings of late.

And on Wednesday night he came clean about his new look on late-night U. S. chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live!

"That''s just ridiculous... I can see you, but I can''t see any of you (studio audience),” Contactmusic quoted Timberlake, as saying, as he took his glasses off.

Robert Pattinson finds Kirsten Stewart link-up rumours ‘bizarre’

Robert Pattinson finds Kirsten Stewart link-up rumours ‘bizarre’Washington, Apr 24: Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson finds reports about a romance between him and his Twilight co-actor Kirsten Stewart “bizarre”.

Robert said he finds it amusing when tabloids keep on alleging that he is dating Kirsten.

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