Thissecond edition expands upon the previous volume with new and updated chapters. Auditory and Vestibular Research: Methodsand Protocols, Second Edition guides readers through protocols on cellculture, tissue engineering, nanotechnology, high-throughput screening, andphysiology.  Chapters on physiology covertechniques that include optical coherence tomography, patch clamping, andphotostimulation of caged neurotransmitters. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology seriesformat, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of thenecessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratoryprotocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritativeand cutting-edge, Auditoryand Vestibular Research: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to ensure successfulresults in the further study of this vital field.