Deaf girl is cured in world first gene therapy trial
“A British girl has had her hearing restored after becoming the first in the world to take part in a groundbreaking new gene therapy trial. Opal Sandy, aged 18 months, was born completely deaf due to the condition auditory neuropathy, which is caused by the disruption of nerve impulses travelling from the inner ear to the brain. Now, thanks to a “one and done” gene therapy being trialed in the UK and worldwide, Opal’s hearing is almost normal – and could even improve further.” (Independent)
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