cause of deafness

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