Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Inherited Deafness in Major Trial

Published: 2026-04-22T22:07:15Z
Category: science
Source: Live Science
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A recent gene therapy trial conducted in China has shown significant success in restoring hearing for individuals with inherited deafness caused by OTOF gene mutations. This development represents a substantial breakthrough in treating this specific form of hearing loss, with 90% of patients experiencing improvement.

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