How Gene Therapy Restored Hearing in Children Born Deaf 🙌
Channel: News Scope
Date: 2024-01-27

In this video, we will explore the groundbreaking gene therapy that has enabled several children born with inherited deafness to hear for the first time. The therapy targets a rare condition caused by mutations in a gene called OTOF, which is essential for transmitting sound signals from the ear to the brain. By delivering a healthy copy of the OTOF gene to the inner ear, the therapy restores the function of the affected cells and allows the children to perceive sound. The therapy has been tested in China and the US, with remarkable results. Watch this video to learn more about the science behind the therapy, the stories of the children who received it, and the implications for future treatments of genetic deafness.

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