Alternative splicing of the Rbm24 gene is essential for cochlear hair cell stereocilia integrity and hearing function in mice

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 16, April 2026. <br/>SignificanceMechanotransduction of cochlear hair cells relies on stereocilia, the F-actin-filled cell protrusions at their apical surface. Previously, we reported that RNA-binding protein RBM24 plays pivotal roles in stereocilia development and hearing …