British scientists find potential deafness cure

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British scientists find potential deafness cure

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The process involves implanting stem cells to replace damaged nerve endings

The process involves implanting stem cells to replace damaged nerve endings

British scientists believe profound deafness caused by nerve damage could one day be cured by human stem cells.

They have successfully experimented on animals, partially restoring their hearing.

The process involves implanting human stem cells into the ear, replacing nerve endings which are missing or damaged.

Watch the video for the report by ITV’s Lawrence McGinty

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16/09/2012 5:21:01 a.m.

robert weir wrote:

yes please! have been nerve deaf on the right side my whole life. would really like the chance to hear what i have been missing. not to mention being able to pass a medical exam for jobs that require hearing and avoid the govt of canada putting me in the grey area of able but disabled at same time (no disability but considered disabled when applying for jobs without consideration given like with other disabilities).

15/09/2012 7:53:48 a.m.

Tina wrote:

I am deaf in my right ear from nerve damage while I was born. It would be so nice to be able to hear better than I do now. I would be will to be a human tester!!