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Dr. Achim Klug

@dr-achimklug.bsky.social

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Achim Klug, PhD, is a Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. His main research is in the restoration of age-related hearing loss. www.kluglab.org

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Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Jul 19

Have you ever had trouble following a conversation in crowded place such as a busy restaurant or cafeteria? And you were not sure why because you can hear just fine in less noisy environments? Unfortunately, many listeners have that problem, especially as they age. Check out www.kluglab.org.

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Sep 14

Interested in being part of groundbreaking research? Email [email protected] to join our priority contact list. Let's restore the conversations that matter most. (6/6)

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Sep 14

We're starting recruitment within the next month. If you struggle with hearing conversations in noisy environments (despite having "normal" hearing), you might be a candidate. (5/6)

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Sep 14

Our solution: A combination treatment using targeted medication + specially engineered sound therapy. Think of it as "physical therapy for your auditory processing system." (3/6)

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Sep 14

The problem: You can hear fine, but struggle to isolate your friend's voice in a busy restaurant. That's because the issue isn't in your ears—it's in the brain circuits that process sound. Hearing aids can't fix this. (2/6)

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Sep 14

We just got FDA approval for our Phase II clinical trial targeting age-related hearing loss. This isn't about hearing aids—it's about repairing your BRAIN. Here's what makes this different... (1/6)

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Aug 4

A cat's ears move in 25 milliseconds! Meanwhile, your brain can focus on one voice in a crowded room. From swiveling satellite dishes to mental spotlights, animals have mastered the art of active spatial sensing. Check out the post at www.kluglab.org 🧠👂 #Neuroscience

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Jul 28

🦖 For 160 million years, our mammalian ancestors hid from dinosaurs, evolving exquisite spatial hearing. Meanwhile, vision's story starts 3.6 billion years ago with light-eating bacteria! Two senses, two epic evolutionary journeys. Check out the Blogpost at www.kluglab.org

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · Jul 20

🧠 How does a mouse detect hawks while you track voices at a party? Both use spatial biases! Mice have special 'sky-watching' retinal cells, while humans triangulate sound using precise timing. Evolution's GPS systems! 🐭👂New blog post at www.kluglab.org #Neuroscience"

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · May 26

Did you know your inner ear contains thousands of tiny "hair cells" that let you hear...and once they die, they NEVER grow back?
Just published a blog about the silent threat of age-related hearing loss. Check out www.kluglab.org

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · May 19

Check out of newest blog post discussing how the inner ear works - there's a special membrane that physically breaks down complex sounds into different frequencies (called a "Fourier analysis")!
Check out the blog post at www.kluglab.org #HearingScience #MindBlowing

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Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · May 12

Ever wonder why you can chat just fine in a noisy restaurant while your grandparents struggle? It's about SOUND LOCALIZATION!
Just published a blog about how brains pinpoint where sounds come from.
Check out the blog at www.kluglab.org.
#HearingScience #AgeingGracefully

Dr. Achim Klug @dr-achimklug.bsky.social · May 9

Just published a blog post about how our brains pinpoint where sounds come from!
Turns out all mammals (yes, including you and your dog) use the same brain circuits to locate sounds. The secret? Check out the blog post at www.kluglab.org.

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