Our Cells Can Hear Sound, With Potential for Medicine

Sound may prevent the formation of new fat cells.

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Human cells can “hear” sound waves, potentially changing how we treat conditions such as obesity, according to a new study from Kyoto University.

“I believe sound will be a unique tool to control cellular activities and [will] impact many related fields,” Masahiro Kumeta, an expert in cellular- and molecular-level biosciences and corresponding author, told The Epoch Times.

How Sound Affects Cells

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