Gene therapy helps deaf mice hear sounds as soft as whispers – FierceBiotech
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Gene therapy helps deaf mice hear sounds as soft as whispers
FierceBiotech Scientists at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School are reporting today that they've perfected a form of gene therapy originally developed to restore hearing, and as a result, genetically deaf mice are able to hear down to 25 decibels. Gene therapy delivered by virus restores hearing and balance in mice with genetic disorder Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf mice: Experts say the technique could be used in humans in THREE YEARS Gene therapy allows 'deaf' mice to hear |
