China Tech. Shanghai Experts Lead Research on Congenital Deafness Genetic Therapy Guideline
- Chris McMillan
- Nov 13, 2025
- 1 min read
City News Service
4th November 2025
China Tech. Shanghai Experts Lead Research on Congenital Deafness Genetic Therapy Guideline
by Cai Wenjun
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The world's first international expert consensus on gene therapy for hereditary hearing loss has been published. Specialists from the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai led this research.
A total of 46 leading specialists from various countries contributed to the research.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 430 million people worldwide experience hearing disabilities, including 34 million children. For individuals with congenital deafness, about 60 percent of cases are linked to genetic defects, which significantly affect language, cognition, and intelligence development. More than 200 genes associated with deafness have been identified, yet no effective medications are available at this time.
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