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These mutations prevent the body from producing enough of the protein otoferlin, which is essential for sending sound signals from the inner ear to the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Cissé continuously searches for ways to reconnect with her inner child.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Studies point to wearables’ tendency to induce “self-tracking anxiety” or “health data anxiety,” the byproduct of too much information about one’s inner workings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

While Jolyon is a central character in “The Forsytes,” Soames’ inner conflict is Galsworthy’s cynosure: He’s a man who prizes acquisition and possession to the extent that he cannot love.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

With his pliers, the plumber twisted the inner workings of the lock.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day