Gene therapy heals malfunctioning hair cells in the ear that cause hearing loss - BBC Science Focus Magazine

The technique shows promise in potentially reversing deafness in those with improperly developed or damaged hair cells in their inner ears.

The tiny hair cells in your inner ear are responsible detecting for sound; when these are damaged, either by genetic disorders, loud sounds or old age they can lead to hearing difficulty and even dea… [+2894 chars]

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