Breakthrough in Gene Therapy for Inherited Deafness

Gene therapy has shown promising results in restoring hearing in children with inherited deafness, according to recent studies conducted in China and the United States. Although the therapy is currently focused on a rare condition, it holds potential for treating other types of genetic hearing loss in the future. This groundbreaking research provides hope for the millions of children worldwide who suffer from deafness caused by genetic factors.

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