PODCAST: groundbreaking research from Kyoto University demonstrating that human cells can directly perceive and react to sound, challenging the long-held belief that sound perception is solely mediated by the brain and auditory organs. Researchers devised a system to expose cultured cells to acoustic waves, observing significant cellular responses, including the suppression of adipocyte differentiation, which is the process of fat cell formation. Furthermore, the study identified approximately 190 sound-sensitive genes, highlighting the profound influence sound can have at a cellular level. These findings suggest potential non-invasive applications in medicine and healthcare, offering new avenues for controlling cell and tissue states through acoustic stimulation.