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UK toddler has hearing restored in world first gene therapy trial

"A British toddler, Opal Sandy, had her hearing restored through a gene therapy trial, marking a breakthrough in deafness treatment."
"Opal was born deaf due to auditory neuropathy, which impairs nerve impulses from the inner ear to the brain."
"After the treatment, Opal's hearing greatly improved, showing potential for further enhancement, according to Professor Manohar Bance who led the trial.

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Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Toddler

In a remarkable breakthrough, 18-month-old Opal Sandy from Britain has become the first and youngest person worldwide to regain hearing through innovative gene therapy.

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UK toddler regains hearing in gene therapy breakthrough

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