Francesco Gianoli
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New paper out!
Alonso, R. G. and Gianoli, F., Fabella, B. & Hudspeth, A. J. Amplification through local critical behavior in the mammalian cochlea. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 122, e2503389122, 2025.
Welcome
I work at the intersection of physics, biology, neuroscience, and engineering, with the goal to uncovering the processes that make sensation—and in particular hearing—possible. This is my personal website, where you can find details about me, my research, publications, and more.
Francesco Gianoli
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Hearing in a dish
Your ear has an in-built amplifier to detect sounds, whose workings are still unknown. We developed a new method that, for the first time, overcomes a long-lasting experimental barrier and allows us to study this elusive process outside of the living organism.
Francesco Gianoli
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Using Light to Study Sound
A laser-based technique delivers photonic force fast enough to move inner-ear hair bundles.