deafness

Origin of rare genetically linked disorder discovered

Some of the most life-affecting disorders appear at birth and stick around for life. New research claims to have found the genetic cause of a rare disorder responsible for some of the most quality of life reducing abnormalities that cause children to be born with deafness, blindness, albinism, and fragile bones. This syndrome in question ...click here to read more

Research shows brain rewires itself consistently due to deafness

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed that the brains of those born with congenital deafness consistently rewire themselves to repurpose areas of the brain normally used for hearing. While previous studies have shown that the brains of animals often rewire themselves in a consistent manner when ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in later life, early deafness caused by mutations in hearing-related gene

Hearing loss in later life and early deafness are caused by mutation in hearing-related gene. Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) recently determined that a single gene is responsible for our hearing. They’ve also discovered the exact cause of deafness while suggesting new avenues for hearing therapies. Mutant gene Tmie can cause deafness, hearing ...click here to read more