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Auditory Pathway

The auditory pathway comprises the neural structures that transmit sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear through successive relay stations in the brainstem, midbrain, and thalamus to the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe, where sound is perceived and interpreted. Research published in Neurological R…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 7× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

The auditory pathway comprises the neural structures that transmit sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear through successive relay stations in the brainstem, midbrain, and thalamus to the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe, where sound is perceived and interpreted. Research published in Neurological Research and Therapy has examined specific aspects of auditory pathway function and dysfunction, including investigations into the electrogenesis of brainstem auditory evoked potentials—electrical responses that reflect neural activity at various levels of the auditory pathway and serve as important diagnostic tools in clinical neurology. The journal has also explored the intersection between somatosensory and auditory systems, particularly in conditions such as somatosensory tinnitus where cervical nerve blocks may help diagnose cases in which abnormal sensory input from the neck contributes to phantom sound perception. Additionally, published work has addressed the broader significance of music processing in neurological practice, recognizing that musical perception engages multiple levels of the auditory pathway along with other brain networks. Understanding auditory pathway structure and function remains essential for diagnosing hearing disorders, localizing neurological lesions, and developing therapeutic approaches for conditions affecting sound perception.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Why Music in Neurology?

Raglio AlfredoCorresponding author
Department of Biomedical and Specialistic Surgical Sciences, Section of Neurological Clinic, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44100 Cona, Ferrara, Italy.
Neurological Research and Therapy doi:10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-14-483

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 7 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
Ian J Martins · Australia Giuseppe Lanza · Italy Ion Codreanu · United States

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