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May 27, 2023

Gene therapy rescues hearing for the first time in aged mouse models

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics

While hearing aids and offer limited relief, no available treatment can reverse or prevent this group of genetic conditions, prompting scientists to evaluate gene therapies for alternative solutions.

One of the most promising tools used in these therapies—adeno associated virus (AAV) vectors—has galvanized the hearing-loss community in recent years.

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