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Stem cell ‘deafness cure’ closer

Apr 03, 09 | submitted by Ryan


"This research is incredibly promising and opens up exciting possibilities "
- Dr Ralph Holme, RNID

Stem cells that could be used to restore hearing have been successfully created, scientists have said.

A Sheffield University team took stem cells from foetuses and converted them into cells that behave like sensory hair cells in the human inner ear.
Their discovery could ultimately help those who have lost hair cells through noise damage and some people born with inherited hearing problems.

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