As a person who suffered hearing loss in my right ear after an accident I was excited to see this new research. It's likely not an option for me because or age and time constraints. Still I am excited for others like me who may benefit from this research.

Another great reason to support stem cell research!

Deaf people could one day have their hearing restored through a groundbreaking gene therapy technique, a new study suggests. By Roger Highfield.

The transfer of a specific gene is shown today by a milestone experiment to trigger the growth of new hair cells in the inner ear - the usually irreplaceable sensory cells that pick up sound vibrations and that are lost as a result of ageing, disease, certain drugs, and by excessive exposure to loud sound.

Genetics will be the future of all medical cures!

Watch the Phoenix TGEN project!

Exciting stuff!