Interview with Professor Manohar Bance on gene therepy child that let a baby born deaf hear

Interview with Professor Manohar Bance on gene therepy child that let a baby born deaf hear

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The video discusses a global trial involving the USA, Spain, and the UK, aiming to enroll children with a specific gene variant for a hearing restoration study. Current treatments like cochlear implants are effective but limited. Gene therapy offers a potential cure by replacing the missing gene responsible for neurotransmitter release. Initial results from a child show promising hearing restoration. The speaker reflects on the significance of these advancements in gene therapy.

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What were the observed results from the first child involved in the trial?

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What challenges have been faced in transitioning gene therapy from animals to humans?

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