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A single injection just restored hearing to 10 patients born with genetic deafness - and the youngest recovered in just 30 days. This groundbreaking gene therapy could change millions of lives forever.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet successfully treated genetic deafness using a revolutionary gene therapy approach. All 10 patients (ages 1-24) showed dramatic hearing improvement after one injection targeting the OTOF gene mutation.

How It Works:
Scientists used a harmless synthetic virus to deliver healthy genes directly to the inner ear
Single injection through the round window membrane of the cochlea
Repairs genetic defects that cause otoferlin protein deficiency
Restores communication between ear and brain

Amazing Results:
100% of patients showed hearing improvement within 6 months
Average hearing threshold improved from 106 to 52 decibels
Youngest patients (ages 5-8) responded best to treatment
7-year-old girl recovered almost complete hearing in 4 months
Safe and well-tolerated across all age groups

Real Impact:
This isn't just about hearing - it's about children hearing their parents' voices for the first time, adults joining conversations, and families reconnecting. The treatment was so successful that researchers are now targeting other deafness genes like GJB2 and TMC1.

This breakthrough opens the door to treating multiple forms of genetic hearing loss, potentially helping millions worldwide.


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