Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered how to turn stem cells into the key cells governing hearing – the sensory hair cells and the auditory neurons.

Until now, once these cells were damaged, diminishing hearing, there was no cure.

This fantastic research has been showcased at the UK National Stem Cell Network conference, which took place in Oxford, UK, on Monday April 6th.

Lead researcher Dr Marcelo Rivolta said:

“The potential of stem cells is very exciting… This should facilitate the development of a stem cell treatment for deafness.”

Although being able to cure deafness is some years away; but this is another area in which we can see that stem cells will – for some sufferers within a few years -  reverse a condition which, up to now, has seemed hopeless.

Hearing Loss Breakthrough is a post from: Alternative HealthZine

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