Deaf Could Learn to Speak

Posted on January 5th, 2009 by Good Mood
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earNew finding show that implants for babies can enable them to learn to speak almost as well as hearing babies. The implant, which was tried on cats, bypasses the defective hair cells in the ear and stimulates neurons directly, enabling feedback which allows the learning process.

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EU Saves the Dogs and the Cats

Posted on January 1st, 2009 by Good Mood
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CatToday, a new law that bans all import, export and trade of cat and dog fur became valid. The new ban which took 9 years to occur follows US and Australia law.

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