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Gene therapy for inherited deafness.

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  1. Oct 23, 2026
    SIBLINGS GAIN HEARING AFTER GENE THERAPYSmall trial · 12 children

    Siblings born deaf respond to sounds after a newly approved gene therapy

    Two Wisconsin sisters and a brother and sister treated in Cincinnati are hearing sounds after a one-time gene therapy for a rare inherited deafness. It is still unknown how long the effect lasts.