Researchers in China and the US have developed a revolutionary gene therapy that restored hearing in five children with a genetic mutation causing deafness. This therapy involves injecting a modified virus with a working OTOF gene into the inner ear. The results, published in Nature Medicine, show significant improvements in speech perception and the ability to locate sounds. The study is ongoing, with hopes of developing treatments for other genetic causes of deafness. The therapy has had positive outcomes, with children gaining language skills and even the ability to enjoy music. This breakthrough offers hope to millions living with genetic deafness worldwide.
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New gene therapy offers hope for deaf kids
