Researchers discover genetic cause of hearing loss and identify possible treatments
Researchers have understood for decades that some forms of deafness are inherited, yet until now, few of those…
Genetic hearing loss-causing mutation proves hearing recovery with one
MPZL2 mutant humanized mice are injected with self-developed genetic scissors once to confirm hearing improvement
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Hearing loss impacts employment and income among young adults
Hearing loss is the most common form of sensory disability. Approximately 1.6 billion people around the world currently…
From painkillers to antibiotics: Five medicines that could harm your hearing
LONDON, July 22 — When we think about the side effects of medicines, we might think of nausea,…
Breakthrough gene therapy reverses genetic deafness across age groups
Using gene therapy to treat hereditary deafness is safe and effective in both children and adults, according to…
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…
Playing Music Helps Older Brains Stay Sharp
Summary: Long-term musical training may help older adults maintain youthful brain patterns and better speech perception in noisy…