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@kalkulat@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish • 6 days ago

Deaf Teenager and 24-Year-Old Gain Ability to Hear After Experimental Gene Therapy

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Deaf Teenager and 24-Year-Old Gain Ability to Hear After Experimental Gene Therapy

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@kalkulat@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish • 6 days ago
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Gene therapy has been effective for young children with genetic hearing loss, but this is the first study to show promising results in older patients.

The science paper:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03773-w

Otoferlin was already working for children

  • @otacon239@lemmy.world
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    I thought the implants were magic, but this seems even more so. Glad to hear this technique is making progress.

    • @DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world
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      4•6 days ago

      So am I, plan on improving it.

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