One of the most incredible aspects of parenthood is watching your child grow and develop. However, it’s not uncommon for parents to notice certain physical characteristics that may raise concerns.

Being born without a fully-formed ear impacts not only hearing, but it can diminish a child's self esteem. But, thanks to a pioneering new procedure and a mom with a big heart, kids born without an ...

Using a combination of 3-D printing and cultured cells, scientists in China have grown new ears for five children born with a defect in one ear called microtia, which impacts the shape and function of ...

A young boy's wish to just get through a day without strange stares and ridicule is about to come true. In a small town in South Africa, Victor Nwadike was born without a fully-formed ear and little ...

In this podcast, Jean Hébert discusses the research. This podcast relates to a paper that appeared in the 6 September, 2013, issue of Science, published by AAAS. The paper, by Michelle W. Antoine at ...

Using a combination of 3-D printing and cultured cells, scientists in China have grown new ears for five children born with a defect in one ear called microtia, which impacts ...

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