Bar Harbor, Maine--Ears do more than hear; they also control balance and our perception of gravity and motion. An international team of scientists including David E. Bergstrom and John C. Schimenti, ...

Scientists have revealed in near-atomic detail the structure of the key part of the inner ear responsible for hearing. The findings could point the way toward developing new treatments for hearing ...

This educational film illustrates the structures and functions of the outer, middle and inner ear. Shows the importance of the semicircular canals as organs of balance.

Your ear is a complex organ made up of three parts: Otoconia, or ear stones, are small crystals of calcium carbonate found in two organs of your vestibular system called the saccule and utricle.

You probably think balance comes from your legs, core, or inner ear, but your eyes might be the most important factor in staying upright and stable. Vision provides up to 80% of the sensory ...