China Tech. “Nature” Publishes Research Report on Locally-Developed Gene Therapy for Deafness
- Chris McMillan
- Apr 25
- 1 min read
City News
24th April 2026
China Tech. “Nature” Publishes Research Report on Locally-Developed Gene Therapy for Deafness
China Tech is a column dedicated to the innovations reshaping China – and, inevitably, the world. From cutting-edge AI labs and next-generation robotics to apps that redefine daily life, we explore the breakthroughs that emerge from the country's relentless drive for technological dominance. Some are game-changers, others cautionary tales, but all offer a glimpse into the future as it's being built, at breakneck speed, in China.
Medical researchers in Shanghai have completed the world's first clinical study for a successful gene therapy against hereditary deafness, marking the longest observation period and largest patient cohort to date. The trial involved patients aged from 9 months to 32 years, including both domestic and international participants.
The research report was published in “Nature”, one of the world's leading academic journals.
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