LINC Protein (IMAGE) American Friends of Tel Aviv University Caption The different position of cell nuclei in unhealthy (red) cells relative to healthy (blue) cells leads to deafness. Credit American Friends of Tel Aviv University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.