whether or not a person suffers hearing loss due to loud noise may depend on their genes , research suggests . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and members of the armed forces are particularly vulnerable . in 2013 , the us department of veterans affairs reported hearing loss as one of the most common ailments among veterans receiving disability compensation . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- easyjet 's no-frills aircraft seem an unlikely choice for cabin connoisseurs , but the airline says its customers do have preferences . after polling 10,000 passengers from across europe and analyzing its own sales data , the uk-based airline claims to have identified the continent 's favorite seat : 7f . easyjet says nationality , age and travel companion all influence the cabin position of choice , but clear trends emerge , with one seen as the most highly desired . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses , doctors have warned . now , however , scientists at the university of southern california believe they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition . they have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . their research , looking at the dna of mice exposed to noise , is the first published genome-wide association study on noise-induced hearing loss in mice . as a result of the findings , those at higher , genetic risk for hearing loss can decide whether to take precautionary measures to protect their hearing prior to hazardous noise exposure , the study authors say . it is the radio format that has delivered the latest chart hits , news and talk shows in stereo to homes around the world for decades . ` understanding the biological processes that affect susceptibility to hearing loss due to loud noise exposure is an important factor in reducing the risk , ' said lead study author professor rick friedman . it says window seats are generally the most coveted , with 59 % preferring to gawp out of a lightly frosted lozenge of perspex than confront the reality of flying super economy . easyjet says seventh row seats on its short haul routes are typically offered at rock-bottom rates of just a few dollars , hence their popularity . `` sales also reveal the right-hand side of the plane is more popular than the left and rows 6-7 sell out fastest , '' it says in a statement . end of the undignified scramble . the most unpopular seat is identified as 19c . other stats offer insight into national preferences . portuguese passengers apparently covet the window the most , while dutch and germans are more tolerant of aisle seating . nervous fliers also prefer the window , while older passengers are more likely to choose the aisle . ` we have made great advances in hearing restoration , but nothing can compare to protecting the hearing you have and preventing hearing loss in the first place . ' scientists have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . while some gene association studies on noise-induced hearing loss in people have been conducted in the past , all were very small and their results unreplicated . but now the characteristic hiss of interference that accompanies most fm broadcasts is set to fall silent . `` the window versus aisle debate is one of the most frequently overheard conversations while flying , '' says peter duffy , group commercial director for easyjet . easyjet notably introduced selective seating for all passengers only two years ago . prior to 2012 , non-premium paying customers faced an undignified scramble to find somewhere to park themselves . norway has announced that it will be the the first country in the world to switch off its fm radio signal . the survey is n't the first attempt to crunch the numbers on the perfect place to savor the joys of pressurized air and over-stewed dinners . a 2012 study of passengers on 40-row boeing 757 by skyscanner said 6a beat the rest , probably because it offered easier disembarking and was away from the toilets . opinion : how cool is the airplane of the future ? see-through cabins and passenger pods : is this the future of flight ? do you have a favorite cabin seat ? let us know below . twiddling the knobs of a radio will no longer be necessary as analogue services switch off in favour of digital . the norwegian government said it will turn off its fm transmitters on january 11 2017 . genome wide association studies search the entire dna for common mutations to see if any of those are linked with a trait . mouse genome wide association studies have lead to the discovery of hundreds of genes involved in complex traits that have immediate relevance to people . the study was published in the journal plos genetics . an earlier version of this piece existed but has now been amended . now with the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio , it seems likely other countries will follow norway 's example . the uk had planned to switch off its own fm service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations . it is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations . streaming has topped cd sales in revenue for the first time in the united states as music listeners flock to on-demand services and internet radio , industry figures showed . data for 2014 showed a major shift to streaming as opposed to physical sales and permanent downloads , with rapid growth both for on-demand services such as spotify and rhapsody and internet radio providers such as pandora . streaming revenue totaled $ 1.87 billion , edging out the $ 1.85 billion earned by cd sales , according to data of the recording industry association of america . streaming helped stabilize the bottom line for the long-troubled industry , with overall revenue from recorded music going up two percent to $ 4.86 billion to mark the fourth year of growth . listening figures currently show that digital radios account for 37.9 % of all listening hours in the uk . in the us , around 85 % of american adults still listen to am/fm stations . norway , however , has just five national fm broadcasting outlets while there are 22 national digital radio stations . the norwegian government said there was space for a further 20 digital radio stations and nrk , norway 's public service broadcaster , will be the first to switch off its fm service . the norwegian ministry of culture estimates that the switch to digital radio could save # 17 million a year -lrb- nok 200 million -rrb- . thorhild widvey , the country 's minister of culture , said : ` radio digitisation will open the door to a far greater range of radio channels , benefiting listeners across the country . ` listeners will have access to more diverse and pluralistic radio content , and enjoy better sound quality and new functionality . ` digitisation will also greatly improve the emergency preparedness system , facilitate increased competition and offer new opportunities for innovation and development . digital radios , like above , might look retro but can give listeners access to more stations than ever before . growing numbers of car stereos now come with digital radio as standard , leading to a drop in fm listeners . ` more than half the population already has access to local radio on dab , and there is considerable potential for further local channels . ' the switch off of fm services could create other problems - leaving millions of households with legacy electronics unable to pick up a signal . fm radio , which was first invented in 1933 , transmits information by modulating the frequency of the carrier wave . this produces a high quality analogue signal that travels over short distances but can be prone to interference . fm radio became the popular way to transmit stereo broadcasts and it also became hugely popular with pirate radio stations . digital radio by comparison uses digital modulation - compressing the audio signal into a specific bandwidth spectrum . this allows more radio stations to be crammed into the bandwidth space and can produce clearer reception .
budget airline easyjet says it 's identified europe 's favorite passenger aircraft seat . carrier says 7f is most popular , being in typically cheap row and closest to right-hand window . the airline introduced selective seating for all customers only in 2012 .
whether or not a person suffers hearing loss due to loud noise may depend on their genes , research suggests . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and members of the armed forces are particularly vulnerable . in 2013 , the us department of veterans affairs reported hearing loss as one of the most common ailments among veterans receiving disability compensation . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- easyjet 's no-frills aircraft seem an unlikely choice for cabin connoisseurs , but the airline says its customers do have preferences . after polling 10,000 passengers from across europe and analyzing its own sales data , the uk-based airline claims to have identified the continent 's favorite seat : 7f . easyjet says nationality , age and travel companion all influence the cabin position of choice , but clear trends emerge , with one seen as the most highly desired . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses , doctors have warned . now , however , scientists at the university of southern california believe they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition . they have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . their research , looking at the dna of mice exposed to noise , is the first published genome-wide association study on noise-induced hearing loss in mice . as a result of the findings , those at higher , genetic risk for hearing loss can decide whether to take precautionary measures to protect their hearing prior to hazardous noise exposure , the study authors say . it is the radio format that has delivered the latest chart hits , news and talk shows in stereo to homes around the world for decades . ` understanding the biological processes that affect susceptibility to hearing loss due to loud noise exposure is an important factor in reducing the risk , ' said lead study author professor rick friedman . it says window seats are generally the most coveted , with 59 % preferring to gawp out of a lightly frosted lozenge of perspex than confront the reality of flying super economy . easyjet says seventh row seats on its short haul routes are typically offered at rock-bottom rates of just a few dollars , hence their popularity . `` sales also reveal the right-hand side of the plane is more popular than the left and rows 6-7 sell out fastest , '' it says in a statement . end of the undignified scramble . the most unpopular seat is identified as 19c . other stats offer insight into national preferences . portuguese passengers apparently covet the window the most , while dutch and germans are more tolerant of aisle seating . nervous fliers also prefer the window , while older passengers are more likely to choose the aisle . ` we have made great advances in hearing restoration , but nothing can compare to protecting the hearing you have and preventing hearing loss in the first place . ' scientists have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . while some gene association studies on noise-induced hearing loss in people have been conducted in the past , all were very small and their results unreplicated . but now the characteristic hiss of interference that accompanies most fm broadcasts is set to fall silent . `` the window versus aisle debate is one of the most frequently overheard conversations while flying , '' says peter duffy , group commercial director for easyjet . easyjet notably introduced selective seating for all passengers only two years ago . prior to 2012 , non-premium paying customers faced an undignified scramble to find somewhere to park themselves . norway has announced that it will be the the first country in the world to switch off its fm radio signal . the survey is n't the first attempt to crunch the numbers on the perfect place to savor the joys of pressurized air and over-stewed dinners . a 2012 study of passengers on 40-row boeing 757 by skyscanner said 6a beat the rest , probably because it offered easier disembarking and was away from the toilets . opinion : how cool is the airplane of the future ? see-through cabins and passenger pods : is this the future of flight ? do you have a favorite cabin seat ? let us know below . twiddling the knobs of a radio will no longer be necessary as analogue services switch off in favour of digital . the norwegian government said it will turn off its fm transmitters on january 11 2017 . genome wide association studies search the entire dna for common mutations to see if any of those are linked with a trait . mouse genome wide association studies have lead to the discovery of hundreds of genes involved in complex traits that have immediate relevance to people . the study was published in the journal plos genetics . an earlier version of this piece existed but has now been amended . now with the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio , it seems likely other countries will follow norway 's example . the uk had planned to switch off its own fm service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations . it is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations . streaming has topped cd sales in revenue for the first time in the united states as music listeners flock to on-demand services and internet radio , industry figures showed . data for 2014 showed a major shift to streaming as opposed to physical sales and permanent downloads , with rapid growth both for on-demand services such as
whether or not a person suffers hearing loss due to loud noise may depend on their genes , research suggests . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and members of the armed forces are particularly vulnerable . in 2013 , the us department of veterans affairs reported hearing loss as one of the most common ailments among veterans receiving disability compensation . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- easyjet 's no-frills aircraft seem an unlikely choice for cabin connoisseurs , but the airline says its customers do have preferences . after polling 10,000 passengers from across europe and analyzing its own sales data , the uk-based airline claims to have identified the continent 's favorite seat : 7f . easyjet says nationality , age and travel companion all influence the cabin position of choice , but clear trends emerge , with one seen as the most highly desired . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses , doctors have warned . now , however , scientists at the university of southern california believe they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition . they have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . their research , looking at the dna of mice exposed to noise , is the first published genome-wide association study on noise-induced hearing loss in mice . as a result of the findings , those at higher , genetic risk for hearing loss can decide whether to take precautionary measures to protect their hearing prior to hazardous noise exposure , the study authors say . it is the radio format that has delivered the latest chart hits , news and talk shows in stereo to homes around the world for decades . ` understanding the biological processes that affect susceptibility to hearing loss due to loud noise exposure is an important factor in reducing the risk , ' said lead study author professor rick friedman . it says window seats are generally the most coveted , with 59 % preferring to gawp out of a lightly frosted lozenge of perspex than confront the reality of flying super economy . easyjet says seventh row seats on its short haul routes are typically offered at rock-bottom rates of just a few dollars , hence their popularity . `` sales also reveal the right-hand side of the plane is more popular than the left and rows 6-7 sell out fastest , '' it says in a statement . end of the undignified scramble . the most unpopular seat is identified as 19c . other stats offer insight into national preferences . portuguese passengers apparently covet the window the most , while dutch and germans are more tolerant of aisle seating . nervous fliers also prefer the window , while older passengers are more likely to choose the aisle . ` we have made great advances in hearing restoration , but nothing can compare to protecting the hearing you have and preventing hearing loss in the first place . ' scientists have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . while some gene association studies on noise-induced hearing loss in people have been conducted in the past , all were very small and their results unreplicated . but now the characteristic hiss of interference that accompanies most fm broadcasts is set to fall silent . `` the window versus aisle debate is one of the most frequently overheard conversations while flying , '' says peter duffy , group commercial director for easyjet . easyjet notably introduced selective seating for all passengers only two years ago . prior to 2012 , non-premium paying customers faced an undignified scramble to find somewhere to park themselves . norway has announced that it will be the the first country in the world to switch off its fm radio signal . the survey is n't the first attempt to crunch the numbers on the perfect place to savor the joys of pressurized air and over-stewed dinners . a 2012 study of passengers on 40-row boeing 757 by skyscanner said 6a beat the rest , probably because it offered easier disembarking and was away from the toilets . opinion : how cool is the airplane of the future ? see-through cabins and passenger pods : is this the future of flight ? do you have a favorite cabin seat ? let us know below . twiddling the knobs of a radio will no longer be necessary as analogue services switch off in favour of digital . the norwegian government said it will turn off its fm transmitters on january 11 2017 . genome wide association studies search the entire dna for common mutations to see if any of those are linked with a trait . mouse genome wide association studies have lead to the discovery of hundreds of genes involved in complex traits that have immediate relevance to people . the study was published in the journal plos genetics . an earlier version of this piece existed but has now been amended . now with the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio , it seems likely other countries will follow norway 's example . the uk had planned to switch off its own fm service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations . it is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations . streaming has topped cd sales in revenue for the first time in the united states as music listeners flock to on-demand services and internet radio , industry figures showed . data for 2014 showed a major shift to streaming as opposed to physical sales and permanent downloads , with rapid growth both for on-demand services such as
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' scientists identified, named nox3 found, crucial determining vulnerable developing while some gene association studies on noise-induced hearing loss in people have, all were very unreplicated but now the characteristic hiss interference that accompanies most fm broadcasts set fall silent. `` the window versus aisle debate one the most frequently overheard conversations while flying, '' says peter duffy group commercial director easyjet. easyjet notably introduced selective seating only two. prior 2012, non-premium paying customers faced an undignified scramble somewhere park themselves. norway has announced the the first country switch its fm radio signal. the survey is n't the first attempt crunch the perfect place savor pressurized air and over-stewed dinners. a 2012 study passengers 40-row boeing 757 by skyscanner said 6a beat the rest, probably offered easier disembarking was away the toilets. opinion : how cool the airplane of see-through cabins passenger pods : is the future flight do a favorite cabin seat? let us below. twiddling the knobs of a radio will no necessary as analogue services switch off in. the norwegian government said turn its fm transmitters on january 11 2017. genome wide association studies search the entire dna for common mutations to those linked a trait. mouse genome wide association studies lead hundreds complex traits immediate relevance people. the study plos genetics. an earlier version existed but now amended. now with the ever expanding number digital radio services growing numbers people choosing internet radio, likely other countries norway 's example. the uk had planned switch off its own fm service by 2018 but the plans later following objections commercial radio stations. it now not expected happen until sometime 2020 when digital listeners outstrip those using analogue stations. streaming has topped cd sales revenue the united states as music listeners flock on and internet radio, industry figures. data for 2014 showed a major shift to streaming as opposed physical sales and permanent downloads, rapid growth both on spotify rhapsody internet radio providers pandora. streaming revenue totaled 1.87 edging earned cd sales, according of the recording industry association america streaming helped stabilize, with overall revenue from recorded music going two 4.86 to mark listening figures currently digital radios account 37.9 % listening hours the uk. in the us, around 85 % american adults still listen am/fm stations. norway, however, has just five national fm broadcasting outlets while there 22 national digital radio stations the norwegian government said there space a further 20 digital radio stations and nrk, norway 's public service broadcaster, will the switch its fm service. the norwegian ministry estimates the switch digital radio # 17 a -lrb- nok 200 -rrb-. thorhild widvey, the country 's minister culture : ` radio digitisation open a far greater range radio channels, benefiting listeners across ` listeners will access more diverse and pluralistic radio content, enjoy better sound quality new functionality ` digitisation will also greatly the emergency preparedness system, facilitate increased competition offer innovation development. digital radios, like above might look retro can give listeners access more stations growing numbers car stereos now come digital radio as, leading a drop fm listeners. ` more than half the population already local radio on dab, there considerable potential further local channels. ' the switch off fm services could create other problems - leaving millions households legacy electronics unable pick a signal. fm radio, which first invented 1933, transmits information by modulating the carrier wave. this produces a high quality analogue signal travels over but prone interference. fm radio became the popular way transmit stereo broadcasts and it also hugely pirate radio stations. digital radio by comparison uses digital modulation - compressing a specific bandwidth spectrum. this allows more radio stations crammed the bandwidth space can produce clearer reception.
those at higher , genetic risk for hearing loss can decide whether to take precautionary measures to protect their hearing prior to hazardous noise exposure , the study authors say . it is the radio format that has delivered the latest chart hits , news and talk shows in stereo to homes around the world for decades . ` understanding the biological processes that affect susceptibility to hearing loss due to loud noise exposure is an important factor in reducing the risk , ' said lead study author professor rick friedman . it says window seats are generally the most coveted , with 59 % preferring to gawp out of a lightly frosted lozenge of perspex than confront the reality of flying super economy . easyjet says seventh row seats on its short haul routes are typically offered at rock-bottom rates of just a few dollars , hence their popularity . `` sales also reveal the right-hand side of the plane is more popular than the left and rows 6-7 sell out fastest , '' it says in a statement . end of the undignified scramble . the most unpopular seat is identified as 19c . other stats offer insight into national preferences . portuguese passengers apparently covet the window the most , while dutch and germans are more tolerant of aisle seating . nervous fliers also prefer the window , while older passengers are more likely to choose the aisle . ` we have made great advances in hearing restoration , but nothing can compare to protecting the hearing you have and preventing hearing loss in the first place . ' scientists have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . while some gene association studies on noise-induced hearing loss in people have been conducted in the past , all were very small and their results unreplicated . but now the characteristic hiss of interference that accompanies most fm broadcasts is set to fall silent . `` the window versus aisle debate is one of the most frequently overheard conversations while flying , '' says peter duffy , group commercial director for easyjet . easyjet notably introduced selective seating for all passengers only two years ago . prior to 2012 , non-premium paying customers faced an undignified scramble to find somewhere to park themselves . norway has announced that it will be the the first country in the world to switch off its fm radio signal . the survey is n't the first attempt to crunch the numbers on the perfect place to savor the joys of pressurized air and over-stewed dinners . a 2012 study of passengers on 40-row boeing 757 by skyscanner said 6a beat the rest , probably because it offered easier disembarking and was away from the toilets . opinion : how cool is the airplane of the future ? see-through cabins and passenger pods : is this the future of flight ? do you have a favorite cabin seat ? let us know below . twiddling the knobs of a radio will no longer be necessary as analogue services switch off in favour of digital . the norwegian government said it will turn off its fm transmitters on january 11 2017 . genome wide association studies search the entire dna for common mutations to see if any of those are linked with a trait . mouse genome wide association studies have lead to the discovery of hundreds of genes involved in complex traits that have immediate relevance to people . the study was published in the journal plos genetics . an earlier version of this piece existed but has now been amended . now with the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio , it seems likely other countries will follow norway 's example . the uk had planned to switch off its own fm service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations . it is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations . streaming has topped cd sales in revenue for the first time in the united states as music listeners flock to on-demand services and internet radio , industry figures showed . data for 2014 showed a major shift to streaming as opposed to physical sales and permanent downloads , with rapid growth both for on-demand services such as
 The text discusses the importance of considering genetic risks when traveling by air. It highlights that those with higher genetic risk may need to take precautions to protect their hearing prior to hazardous noise exposure, such as during flights. The study suggests that individuals with certain genetic variations are more susceptible to hearing loss due to loud noises. Therefore, it is crucial to identify these individuals and provide them with necessary protection measures to prevent permanent damage.