The auditory system has a remarkable ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Such plasticity is essential in the development of structures in the brain that process auditory signals, but also is important in adults for functional recovery following peripheral hearing loss, adaptation to auditory prosthetics (e.g., hearing aids or cochlear implants), and learning to discriminate particular sounds. This Call for Manuscripts is focused on the neurobiology and physiological relevance of auditory system plasticity, in both juveniles and adults.
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