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inferior colliculus

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Inferior colliculus is a principal nucleus within the midbrain that serves as a critical relay and processing center for ascending auditory information. This anatomical structure is a central focus of research in auditory neuroscience, investigating its complex role in integrating diverse acoustic inputs, processing temporal and spectral features of sound, mediating auditory reflexes, and contributing fundamentally to sound localization and perception.

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Wake Forest University

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The University of Texas at Austin

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Monash University

AR

MRC Institute of Hearing Research

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Universidad de Salamanca

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